Senior Residential Care Worker - Noble Park

Berry Street; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berry Street in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Residential Care Worker to support day-to-day supervision of children and young people in the home, under the House Supervisor. The role focuses on safety, structure, wellbeing and compliance with Berry Street procedures.

You will lead and coach a team of Residential Care workers, ensure quality outcomes, and safeguard the rights and connections of young people to family and community.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will hold a minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a relevant qualification (Youth Work, Community Services or Alcohol & Other Drugs fields).
• Excellent teamwork, communication and boundary-keeping skills are required.
• Valid driver's license (green Ps) is essential for transporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and mentoring to Residential Care workers to support outcomes for children and young people in care.
• Assist House Supervisor in day-to-day house operations in line with Berry Street policies and practice standards.
• Help ensure safety, structure, wellbeing and family connections for young people at all times.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Flexibility

Creative thinking

Driver's license

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Senior Residential Care Worker will participate in the day-to-day active supervisions of children and young people living within the home, assisting the House supervisor in managing the house and its operations in line with compliance requirements and Berry Street procedures.

• Full-time Fixed term Parental leave position until 30/12/2027 - 76hr Fortnightly Roster
• Home in Southeast on Boon Wurrung Country
• Base Salary of $91K pa (pro rata) + super and salary packaging

2 day face-to-face Orientation Training is mandatory for successful candidate: Wednesday 16th December and Thursday 17th December 2026

Roster: Full-time 76hrs per fortnight

Week 1 Monday: 7:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday: OFF Wednesday: 4pm to 11pm Thursday:4pm to 11pm Friday: OFF Saturday: OFF Sunday: OFF

Week 2 Monday: 7:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday: 7:30am to 5pm Wednesday: 7:30am to 4:30pm Thursday: OFF Friday: 7:30am to 4:30pm Saturday: 7:30am to 4pm Sunday: 7:30am to 4pm

On the Job, You Will:

• To ensure an environment that provides a sense of safety, structure, acceptance, wellbeing and security at all times for children and young people and for staff.
• To provide supervision, support, coaching and mentoring to a team of Residential Care workers that ensures quality outcomes for the children and young people in care.
• To take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a House in the absence of the House Supervisor and in accordance with Berry Street Values, Policies, Guidelines and Practice Standards and Practice Manuals/directions.
• To ensure that the young people’s rights and interests are protected at all times and supporting them to maintain important links with their family of origin, friendship networks and the local community.

Your Skills and Experience:

The successful applicant will hold a minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a relevant qualification (Youth Work, Community Services or Alcohol & Other Drugs fields) as well as previous industry experience - https://fac.dffh.vic.gov.au/news/reminder-funded-organisations-residential-care-staff-qualifications-certificate-iv-child-youth

• You're a team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders, prioritising the best interests of the young person.
• Strong communication skills, active listening, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to multitask with ease.
• Creative thinking and a non-judgmental approach to life.
• A driver's license (minimum green P's) is essential for transporting young people.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• The foundational and TRC specific stages of the mandatory staff training in trauma-informed care (With Care Training).
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of care and support to young people in “out of home care”.
• Previous experience working in leadership roles is advantageous.

Role will close Midnight Tuesday 3rd November 2026

For inquiries, contact Aliysha Tanos - Team Leader on 03 9239 1400

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check and National and International Police check if required and Worker Care Exclusion Scheme if applicable.

Berry Street is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.