Experienced Residential Youth Worker

Fawkner - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 24-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Are you passionate about supporting young people with high and complex needs Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents who have experienced trauma If so we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated Residential Services team.

About the role

Are you fueled by a deep passion to support young people navigating some of lifes toughest challenges Do you have the strength heart and resilience to be a steady compassionate presence for children whove experienced trauma If youre searching for a role where every single moment has the power to change a life this is it.

Were on the lookout for an experienced empathetic and unshakably resilient Residential Care Worker to join our vibrant and purpose-driven Residential Services team. Our team doesnt just work with young people we walk alongside them offering guidance stability and belief when they need it most.

At MacKillop Family Services we provide more than a roof over someones head. We create homes that are safe nurturing and filled with possibility. Every child in our care comes to us through the Child Protection system and each one deserves to be seen heard and given the chance to heal and thrive.

If youre ready to be part of something deeply meaningful where your compassion and courage can spark real change wed love to hear from you.

In this role youll:

Support young people in their daily lives helping them build practical and emotional skills
Respond to trauma-related behaviours with care patience and professional insight
Contribute to the smooth running of the home including household tasks and admin
Work as part of a strong values-driven team that shows up for each other and for the young people every single day

Were looking for someone who brings:

Significant experience in residential care or youth support
A calm confident approach to managing challenging behaviours
A deep understanding of trauma-informed care
Unshakable resilience and a belief that every young person deserves a fresh start

We are recruiting for several highly experienced Residential Care Workers based in Fawkner within our Out of Home Care program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

A Certificate IV in Child Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and Out of Home Care or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
Demonstrate empathy for young people in our care in an open minded and nonjudgmental manner.
Highly developed capacity for emotional self-regulation including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety stability and consistency.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information please contact: Gemma Cassingham at: or on.

Our offer:

Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
Ongoing Career Development Education and Training
Employee Assistance Program free and confidential counselling coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
ClickHEREto find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

Valid and current Drivers 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). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons 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.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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