Join the Uniting WA team
A career at Uniting WA is more than just a job.
As a team member at Uniting, you’ll join a team of thinkers, carers, doers and darers who strive to make a difference.
Our values
At Uniting, our values are at the heart of everything we do.
We’re compassionate and respectful in our words and deeds. We’re bold in the face of injustice, and we use our imagination to explore new possibilities and opportunities.
We dare to dream of a better future for the people we support.
Not-for-profit benefits
At Uniting, we’re for people.
We’re passionate about making sure the people in our team and the people we support, thrive.
Uniting WA team members enjoy:
As a team member at Uniting, you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of paid annual leave, every year. That’s a whole extra week of leave above the National Employment Standard (NES).
Uniting WA shift workers (as defined by our Employee Collective Agreement) receive 6 weeks annual leave per year.
Salary packaging increases your disposable income by reducing the income tax you pay. It works by allocating a portion of your pre-tax income to the payment of certain expenses (such as your mortgage, rent, petrol, groceries or insurances) and entertainment purchases.
Uniting WA team members can access up to $15,900 from your salary for everyday purchases and up to $2,650 for entertainment purchases.
Team members can also access Novated Leasing, on new, used and existing cars. This is a salary packaging arrangement that allows team members to bundle lease payments and car running costs – including petrol, insurance, rego and servicing – into one convenient payment.
At Uniting WA, we’re committed to the ongoing learning and development of everyone in the team, so you’ll be supported to belong and thrive.
We also provide regular opportunities for learning and development, including an online portal that’s available for all team members.
Eligible team members who have worked at Uniting for 12 consecutive months are entitled to:
- Up to 12 months unpaid parental leave
- Government paid parental leave through the national Paid Parental Leave Scheme (paid at the national minimum wage if the eligibility criteria is satisfied)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave (funded by the employer at the team member’s base rate of pay; and to be taken as 6 consecutive weeks leave.)
We understand that work – and life – can be challenging sometimes. That’s why we provide a free counselling service to all our team members and their immediate families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Current vacancies
Residential Youth Workers – Multiple Permanent Opportunities
Uniting WA is expanding our Out of Home Care services and we’re looking for skilled, committed, and compassionate people to join our team. We provide high‑quality, therapeutic, person‑centred support for children and young people who cannot live at home due to trauma.
About the Role
As a Residential Youth Worker, you will play a vital role in creating safe, stable, and healing environment for children and young people. You’ll support their daily routines, provide therapeutic, trauma‑informed care, and contribute to positive outcomes as they rebuild their lives.
We have opportunities across several programs and regions:
· Bennett Springs 7 days on/ 7days off
· Carlisle 7 days on/ 7days off
· Kelmscott 7 days on/ 7days off
· Warnbro 7 days on/ 7days off
· Waikiki 4 x 24-hour shifts
· Cloverdale 7 days on/ 7 days off
· Spearwood 8–9 hour rotating day/night shifts
Group Foster Care
Live‑in roster: 7 days on / 7 days off, providing stability and daily support in a therapeutic home environment.
Complex Care Homes
1:1 intensive support for children with high and complex needs. Staff work 8–9 hour rotating day/night shifts, including sleepovers.
Temporary Care Homes
Short‑term, nurturing care for children waiting for long‑term placement. Rosters similar to Group Foster Care.
Applicants must be available for sleepover shifts.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people
- Confident providing trauma‑informed, therapeutic care
- Adaptable, resilient, and calm under pressure
- A strong communicator who can work independently or as part of a supportive team
- Skilled in building trust, maintaining boundaries, and promoting the child’s voice
What You Bring & Essential Requirements:
- Certificate IV (or higher) in Youth Work, Community Services, or related
- Experience working with young people in a residential or similar setting
- Understanding of Therapeutic Parenting & Trauma‑Informed Care
- Commitment to ongoing learning and reflective practice
- Empathy, patience, and professional integrity
- Availability for sleepover shifts
- National Police Clearance
- First Aid Certificate
- Working with Children Check
- WA ‘C’ Class Driver’s Licence
- Ability to meet the Department of Communities RCCA requirements
Why Work for us – The Perks
- Access NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meal and entertainment packaging
- $100 Health and Wellbeing benefit per year
- 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
How to Apply:
Please head over to our Seek listing (Residential Youth Worker Job in Perth WA – SEEK) and click ‘apply now’ and attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the above requirements and a current resume. For further information, please contact careers@unitingwa.org.au.
We will commence shortlisting immediately and screen applications as they are received.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
At Uniting WA, we recognise the value of diversity in our team and welcome everyone exactly as they are.
That’s why we strongly encourage applications from First Nations Australians, people who have lived experience, people with a disability and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.