Creche Worker - Karlup Service

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

Ruah is proud to deliver the Karlup Service, a holistic, wraparound recovery-based model aimed at supporting women and children to heal from family and domestic violence. The Karlup Service provides a range of offerings from a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility just outside Perth’s CBD.

The Karlup Service includes a Crèche, which provides a safe place for children to be cared for while their mothers or carers are accessing other services within the building.

The Creche Worker will be responsible for providing childcare to clients of the Karlup Service, helping to ensure a safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

We are seeking someone to fulfil this role on a part-time 0.5 FTE basis, 40 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.




- Crèche or childcare experience in a similar community care setting and an understanding of how to provide quality care to children who have experienced family and domestic violence or other trauma.
- Demonstrated understanding of the developmental and care needs of children.
- Excellent verbal communication skills, and ability to use these effectively when communicating with children, parents, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including general, sexuality, disability, cultural, age and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal Culture.

What do we offer?

- A salary aligned with Level X of the Ruah Enterprise Agreement (and the SCHADS Award), starting at $71,800
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% annual leave loading (for award-based staff)
- 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service).
- Free, independent and confidential access for you and your family to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
- Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:




- up to $15,900 core packaging
- an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
- advantages for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
- Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more!

Required compliance documents:

- National Police Clearance Certificate
- International Police Clearance Certificate, if applicable
- WA Working with Children Check
- First Aid Certificate

How to apply

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 27th November 2026

Ruah reserves the right to close the advertisement early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For further information please contact Emma McKelvey, Team Lead Karlup Service at [email protected] or 0466 806 681

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right. Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs.

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

📌 Creche Worker (Perth)
🏢 Ruah
📍 Perth