More Than Just a Job!

More Than Just a Job! At Communities we play a vital role in supporting and strengthening communities across Western Australia. We provide services and work with our partners to keep children safe, provide vital community services, including in emergencies, address homelessness, prevent family and domestic violence and provide stewardship for the disability sector. Our work also includes regulating early childhood education and care and leading initiatives across women’s interests, youth, seniors and ageing, carers, and volunteering. Join the Geraldton Residential Care Team for an experience of a lifetime! The Mid West of Western Australia spans from the Indian Ocean coastline inland to the Gibson Desert. Your outdoor adventure includes exploring wildflowers, beach swimming, discovering the Abrolhos Islands, taking in Kalbarri National Park’s red and white sandstone gorges and tasting terrific fresh local produce. Discover the major town of Geraldton for yourself.

Why Work With Us?

In return for your skills, passion and commitment we will offer you a range of advantages . Communities is a nationally recognised Accredited Carer Friendly Employer through the Carers + Employers program .

- district allowance of $1,239 without dependants, or $2478 with dependants (Geraldton)
- 5 weeks annual leave (includes 1 week of shift work allowance)
- 10 days for public holidays
- Three days public service holidays per annum

Read more about the benefits of working with us.

Your Role

Your Impact. Step into the world of Child Protection and Family support where your work is more than just a job. As a Therapeutic Residential Care Worker you will be responsible for working as a member of a team to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and providing group and individual therapeutic residential care to children and young people. You will assist in planning, developing and implementing activities for children and young people. You will be required to work a rotating roster of morning,



afternoon and awake night shifts from Monday to Sunday to support the children in care in a 24/7 service.

If you’d like to know more about the team or the role, connect with Michelle Platt, Assisant Director on 0435 924 508 or via email [email protected] .

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) .

Your work is guided by the Sanctuary Model to ensure the consistent delivery of trauma informed care to young people in Therapeutic Residential Care, which includes the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments. (see attached).

Integrity and Honesty

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. To read more, click here .

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, or alternative methods of communication, please contact Kate Cottingham, HR Advisor via email [email protected]. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Privacy Notice

Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (PRIS Act) . By submitting your application, you acknowledge the collection of your personal information. For further details on how your information is handled, please view our Privacy Policy. Please note: This recruitment process may be closed or withdrawn at any stage. Applicants will be notified if this occurs. Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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📌 Therapeutic Residential Care Worker - Talent Register (Geraldton)
🏢 Department of Communities
📍 Geraldton