WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
Healing Mind, Body & Spirit
ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.
We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Boorloo Bidee Mia (BBM) provides a low-threshold and change accommodation option for people who have been sleeping rough.
It provides 66 rooms, a range of common areas, and ongoing, responsive support available to all residents for the duration of their stay.
A key focus of the service is to support Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness.
As part of the BBM Leadership Team, the BBM Accommodation Senior Support Worker roles report to the BBM Accommodation Coordinator.
This role oversees and directs the BBM Accommodation Team to support residents of the service to maintain their accommodation and participate in community activities and daily living supports during their stay.
This is achieved through working collaboratively to support the 24/7 rostered staff and day staff to achieve allocated resident facing tasks.
Selection Criteria
Essential
Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal culture, protocols, boundaries and experience working within the Aboriginal community.
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from culturally and linguistically (CALD) diverse backgrounds, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Qualifications in a relevant discipline eg.
Welfare, Community Services, Social Work or Counselling or relevant work experience.




Demonstrated frontline line management and supervision experience.
Experience supporting people to comply with their rights and responsibilities in a residential setting.
Experience working client management systems, including reporting and case note experience.
Desirable
Aboriginality
People with Lived Experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience supporting people in a residential setting is considered advantageous.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)
WA Drivers License
WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB PERKS AT A GLANCE
In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:
37.5 hour week
4 wellness days per year
NAIDOC Day leave
3-day additional leave Christmas shutdown leave
4-week top-up maternity leave
Excellent Salary Packaging options available
Long Service after 6 years
Mentoring and training opportunities
Clear pathways for advancement
Join us in creating a healthy, secure, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community.
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.
Applications close Friday 21st August ****
All enquiries should be directed to
Manager Victoria Smith
on
04•• ••• 537
Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment.
We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date
.

📌 Accommodation Senior Support Worker (Perth)
🏢 Wungening Aboriginal
📍 Perth