Youth Residential Care Worker - Casual Vacancies

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Youth Residential Care Worker at MacKillop Family Services is a casual role based in the west metro region, supporting young people in a safe, therapeutic home environment. You’ll help with daily routines, build meaningful relationships, and respond to complex needs with empathy and professionalism.

The role reports to the Residential House Supervisor and includes paid training and supervision. The position offers an hourly rate based on SCHADS Award Level 2 or 3, with salary packaging and a

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications).
• Experience working in a residential care setting is preferred.
• Ability to regulate emotions and set consistent boundaries to provide safety and stability.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and issues affecting Aboriginal children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Help with daily routines and activities within a safe, therapeutic home environment.
• Build meaningful relationships and respond to complex needs with empathy and professionalism.
• Be part of a team focused on child safety, healing and growth; participate in training and supervision.

Skills

First Aid Certification

Emotional regulation

Aboriginal cultural awareness

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications)

Job description

Youth Residential Care Worker - Casual Vacancies

About The Role Join MacKillop Family Services as a Youth Residential Care Worker and support young people in a safe, therapeutic home environment.

You’ll help with daily routines, build meaningful relationships, and respond to complex needs with empathy and professionalism. Every shift is different, and you’ll be part of a team committed to child safety, healing, and growth. MacKillop provides training, supervision, and opportunities to develop your career while making a real impact.

If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you. This is a casual opportunity based in the west metro region within our OOHC program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.

Key Selection Criteria

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications)


• Experience working in a residential care setting is preferred.


• Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.


• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, along with awareness of the current issues affecting Aboriginal children, young people, and their families.

For more information, please contact: Shawit Tasaw at ************@mackillop.org.au

Our Offer

Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 2 or 3 dependent on qualification and experience. Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family.

For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership. Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training. Employee Assistance Program- Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.

Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence-supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal You

Requirements

• Must Have a First Aid Cert (with a minimum 6-month validity)


• Valid and current Driver’s Licence


• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop)


• Valid Employee (Working with Children Check)


• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

Our Commitment

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.

Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.