Secure Care Worker

Department of Communities WA – Stoneville WA

12 days ago, from Western Australia Government

Pay & Conditions

• Base salary: $86,439 – $92,795 pa (pro rata)
• Casuals receive an additional 25% loading allowance on top of the base salary.
• Penalty rates may apply.
• Medical and physical functional capacity examination required.
• Mandatory training from 9 March 2026 to 19 March 2026.

Role Overview

The Kath French Secure Care Centre provides short‑term intensive therapeutic care to vulnerable children presenting with high‑risk behaviours. Secure Care Workers work within a multidisciplinary team, rotating roster including weekends and night shifts, guided by the Sanctuary Model and the Seven Commitments for creating safe environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver trauma‑informed therapeutic care to young people.
• Support children in removing high‑risk behaviours.
• Collaborate with specialist education, psychology and social work staff.
• Adopt self‑care practices and help maintain a safe, reflective practice environment.
• Attend required training and comply with regulatory obligations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current WA 'C' or 'C-A' class licence.
• Relevant experience working with children or adolescents in a therapeutic setting.
• Understanding of cultural safety principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience applying the Sanctuary Model or similar trauma‑informed frameworks.

Application Materials

• A current resume/CV outlining relevant experience and including two work‑related referees.
• Copies of all qualifications (regardless of relevance).
• An application form (for hard copy applications only).

Online Application Questions

• Q1:
  Do you hold a current WA 'C' or 'C-A' class licence?
• Q2:
  How do your skills and values align with this role and why supporting others to achieve positive outcomes is important to you?
• Q3:
  What is your understanding of cultural safety? Please provide an example.
• Q4:
  Outline your experience working in a trauma‑informed way with children who display challenging behaviours and provide an example of an outcome.

For questions about the role, attend the online information session on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 at 5pm (AWST). If you are unable to attend, contact Sam Forrest – Assistant Director: (08) 6414 30
*** or email ***************.gov.au for a copy of the session.

In line with Communities policies, applicants may be asked for consent to undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks during the application process. For more information, .

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool for future vacancies across the Department of Communities occurring within the next 12 months.

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Please let us know if there are adjustments we can make to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, as well as in the workplace. Contact Ashik Ahmed, HR Advisor, at *************.gov.au or call on  ***.

For Aboriginal applicants needing assistance with the application, contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Lodgement is system generated. Any emailed applications or late submissions on or after 4:00pm will not be accepted.

Attachments

• Application Form
• FAQ sheet section 51 measures to achieve equality
• Information for Applicants
• JDF - Secure Care Worker - Level 3
• The Sanctuary

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