Residential Care Workers x2
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MacKillop Family Services
- Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: USD 38.65 USD-USD 41.45 USD / hourly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 31/05/2026
- Location: Australia
Are you passionate about creating a safe, structured, and supportive environment where children, young people, and staff feel a strong sense of security, acceptance, and belonging at all times?
At McAuley, we support women and children who have experienced family violence and homelessness to reclaim control of their lives. Through a holistic range of services - including accommodation, legal, health, recreation, and social support - we empower women to rebuild their futures with increased safety, stability, economic capability, and overall wellbeing.
We are currently seeking Residential Support Workers to join our team in McAuley house Footscray and our family violence refuges across Melbourne’s Western region.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting women and children experiencing family violence through compassionate, practical, and trauma-informed care.
- Individualised & Family-Focused Support – Provide tailored, trauma-informed support that builds safety, independence, and wellbeing for women and children
- Understanding of Family Violence & Homelessness – Apply client-led, gender-informed, and child-focused practice to support recovery from violence and crisis
- Residential Support – Maintain a safe, welcoming environment while supporting daily living needs and accommodation stability
- Teamwork – Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external services to deliver holistic, high-quality support
- Self-Management – Demonstrate professionalism, resilience, strong boundaries, and commitment to wellbeing and continuous learning
Please review PD for further information regarding the role.
We are currently recruiting two opportunities: 1x Part time ongoing role - based at McAuley House Footscray, working 6 shifts per fortnight. 1x Casual role - providing coverage across the Western region, including Footscray, Melton, and Sunshine.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Qualification in social work, community services, or related field
- Experience supporting women and children with complex needs (e.g. family violence, homelessness, mental health, AOD)
- Commitment to McAuley values: Community, Hospitality, Compassion, Justice
- Inclusive, flexible, and non-judgmental practice approach
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Understanding of feminist, intersectional, and anti-oppressive practice
- Desirable: Knowledge of MARAM, Family Violence Protection Act (2008), and Child Safe Standards
Please note, we are only considering female identifying candidates for this position. McAuley Community Services for Women has an exemption to gender equality requirements.
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