Join the 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
About the role
Join our team as a support worker in our Individualised services programs across the Great Southern. Part time up to 70 hours a fortnight available.
We are looking for experienced support workers or people who are just starting their career in support work and are willing to learn, develop and grow. We are looking for support workers to provide specific support such as personal care and special feeding systems feeding. You will be expected to work the following shifts with complex clients with challenging behaviours which requires redirection strategies.
Evening shifts
4pm-10pm Hourly rate
10pm-6am allowance sleep over shift
6am – 8am. Hourly rate
Day Shifts
Various times and days between 7am and 6pm.
If you are BOLD and either reside in the Great Southern or you are keen to move to Albany for a full time or part time position and make a difference in the lives of the people we support, come join our team. We have up to full time hours available for the right candidate.
To be successful in the role, you will require the following:
- Working towards or a qualification in Community Services, Disability or Individualised Support or relevant experience in the disability sector
- NDIS worker orientation
- Understanding of contemporary person-centred, strength-based support in disability services and mental health
- First aid, medication administration and manual handling certificates
- Can commit to working sleep over shifts with an ongoing roster pattern
Key responsibilities:
- Support participants in achieving their NDIS goals
- Support participants to connect with their local communities and enhance natural supports
- Support participants to prepare or participate in the preparation of meals
- Assist with personal care tasks (including toileting, changing, hoisting and feeding)
- Provide appropriate levels of support to maintain and improve the participant’s level of independent functioning, including participation in the community
- Respond to the participant’s needs and collaborate positively with their families, support people and others in their lives
- Keep accurate and complete records of activities via progress notes and Incident reports
- Implement PBSP strategies when needed (training will be provided when needed)
- Work within the NDIS Code of Conduct
- Committed to ongoing learning and development
Why join Uniting WA
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (which equates to about $4K after tax) plus additional salary packaging of up to $2650 for meal and entertainment expenses
Annual leave of 5 weeks per annum (pro rata)
Discounted health care with HBF or Medibank Private
Free support and counselling services via our Employee Assistance Program
Two days paid leave per annum to do volunteering
On-the-job learning and supported professional development
A PD with more info on the role can be found here.
Next steps
Please apply through the seek website and provide a current resume and covering letter.
For any enquiries about the role, Please get in touch with Sam.Barron@unitingwa.com.au
- Full time role max term ending 31st July 2024
- Based in the CBD
- Attractive remuneration +Super+ Salary Packaging up to $18,550+ Health & Wellbeing Benefit+ Employee Assisted Program
- 5 weeks annual leave
About the role
A high percentage of people accessing Koort Boodja accommodation service require wrap around support to successfully navigate pathways out of homelessness into long term housing. The required supports are specialised and targeted to adopt different approaches and methodologies depending on the person’s circumstances and individual needs at the time.
The Key Workers at Koort Boodja will work in a targeted response with individuals to transition individuals on to longer term accommodation or housing, follow up and complete complex referrals to specialist services, build their capacity through life skills and connect people to community services.
About you
The role is for you if:
You are …
- Able to manage the delivery of holistic and trauma informed support to individuals and families experiencing crisis due to homelessness, risk of homelessness which may include substance abuse, family/ domestic violence, financial hardship, disability and mental health issues
- Able to demonstrate experience in de-escalation and working with challenging client behaviours
You have …
- Recognised qualifications or experience in a relevant area such as Community Services / Social Work / Social Science
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Knowledge of case management
- Demonstrated knowledge of resources that can assist those experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness
- Excellent working knowledge of health, mental health, AOD and mainstream service
- Experience working within a community services environment
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
You must be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance and Provide a First Aid certificate.
You can …
- Communicate clearly demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with service staff, service users, community agencies and other professionals
- Demonstrate clear and strong professional boundaries
- Prioritise competing demands
- Work autonomously and exercise sound judgement
- Demonstrate understanding of issues affecting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse backgrounds and communities particularly regarding transience and homelessness, trauma, cultural awareness and sensitivities
Working with Uniting
Salary packaging, 5 weeks annual leave, health & wellbeing benefit and employee assisted program are just some of the reasons to apply. You’ll also be joining a supportive team with big ideas and a good sense of humour.
How to apply
Enquiries can be directed to danni.evans@unitingwa.org.au.
Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume. Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.
A position description outlining further details will be available at https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/
About the role
In your new job, you will be part of a team making a difference in the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma. You will support the out of home care team to recruit, train and schedule staff carers to deliver high quality, therapeutic and child focused services.
This is a permanent full-time role, based in the Perth CBD.
In this role you will:
- Support the team in recruitment of skilled staff carers who will provide therapeutic carer to young people with significant trauma
- Develop and maintain rosters to ensure young people are supported by trained carers in their placements
- Utilise ‘outside the box thinking’ to cover workforce gaps or to cover shift shortfalls
- Roster staff carers to attend training in accordance with best practice principles and ensuring the budget is maintained
- Maintain records of staff carers leave including personal leave, annual leave, and other types of leave, ensuring these are input into the database for payroll
- Develop and contribute to the workforce planning strategies lead by the Children & Young Peoples Senior Manager and Team Leader
- Provide support through the onboarding process of new staff carers, included but not limited to providing training, induction and support on using client management system and rostering systems
- Build and maintain effective and proactive relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the space of staffing and recruitment.
We are seeking a highly organised, and motivated team member who will have:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- Commitment to supporting staff carers to succeed in their roles, providing them with induction and training as they come on board
- High levels of computer literacy skills
- Experience in using a rostering software (preferred, but not essential)
- The ability to lead and maintain rostering in a way that is responsive to the needs of the care team and in the best interests of the young person in placement.
- Experience working in community services, and an understanding of staffing complexities within the sector.
You must be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance and Provide First Aid certificate. It is also essential to have a current WA ‘C Class ‘driver’s licence.
A requirement of the role is to satisfy The Department of Communities Record Check Consent Application (RCCA) to support undertaking a Police History Check for workers who have been identified for a role within Non-Government agencies that work with children in the care of the CEO. This check will be completed as the role may require you to provide indirect or incidental support in a young person’s home where you may be needed to induct a staff carer.
Working with Uniting
Salary packaging, extra annual leave, health and wellbeing benefit and paid parental leave are just some of the reasons to apply.
A PD with more info about the role can be found here
How to apply
Enquiries can be directed Jessica Arrowsmith at Jessica.Arrowsmith@unitingwa.org.au
Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume. Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.
About the Role
Uniting WA provides high quality, therapeutic, person centred support for children and young people living in Out of Home Care, in family group homes and transitional high needs settings.
We are looking for dynamic and experienced people to be part of a team that work together to improve the lives of vulnerable children who have experienced complex trauma. Our Family Group Homes and Transitional High Needs service supports children to live in the community.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day care and supervision of the children and provide a positive, supportive, safe, and healing environment for children – delivering high quality, therapeutic and child focussed services.
- There are various positions available for live in therapeutic carers/ youth workers (working up to 7 x 24 hours shifts in a fortnight)
- We are also looking for casual respite carers who can fill in for staff going on leave and be available for support shifts.
- Staff working on a 24-hour roster will be paid a fixed day rate per 24 hour shift and a hourly rate will be paid when conducting support shifts.
- Please apply if you can commit to working sleepover shifts ongoingly on a roster pattern. Please note “previous applicants need not apply”.
About You
You’re going to love this job because you are:
- Ready to take the next step in your Therapeutic Carer / Youth Worker career and enjoy a challenge.
- Someone who can provide therapeutic trauma informed care and engage with young people
- Attend to the daily care and needs of young people, recording these accurately in case notes and amplifying the child’s voice in decision making
- Flexible and adaptable, when working alone or in a team
- Enjoys working in a supportive team consisting of Ops lead, Team leader, Case Workers and a Therapeutic Coach providing guidance and support.
- Able to manage complex and trauma response behaviour with confidence and composure
- Grounded, resilient, and committed.
We are seeking highly motivated people who have:
- A Certificate IV or higher in Children Studies/ Youth Work or related
- Experience working with young people in a residential setting.
- Have the resilience and flexibility to work sleepovers
- Knowledge and understanding of Therapeutic Parenting & Trauma Informed Care particularly in the Out of Home Care.
- Ability to demonstrate empathy, guidance, respect and patience at all times
- A genuine interest and enthusiasm for working with young people in a holistic manner that will best support their needs and strengthen their well-being.
- Can commit to ongoing training and development
- Aboriginal and Torrens Straight Islander peoples are encouraged to apply
- You must be able to obtain a current National Police Clearance and Provide a First Aid certificate. It is also essential to have a current Working With Children Check, and WA ‘C class’ driver’s licence.
- A requirement of the role is to satisfy The Department of Communities Record Check Consent Application (RCCA) to support undertaking a Police History Check for workers who have been identified for a role within Non-Government agencies that work with children in the care of the CEO.
How to apply
Enquiries can be directed to Michael Somers Michael.Somers@unitingwa.org.au or Jessica Arrowsmith Jessica.Arrowsmith@unitingwa.org.au
Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter (please also indicate which position you are applying for) together with current resume. Please note shortlisting will commence immediately.
A position description outlining further details will be available at https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/
- Work with an organisation that has a positive impact.
- You’ll also be joining a supportive team with big ideas and a good sense of humour.
- Salary packaging (boost your take home pay!)
- Full time
- Max term ending 30th June 2025
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Health & Wellbeing Benefit
- Paid volunteer leave
About the role
The Household Energy Efficiency Scheme (HEES) is a project of the Financial Wellbeing Collective. The HEES aims to assist up to 9,000 households experiencing financial hardship in the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). This is achieved by improving energy literacy, reducing energy consumption and bills, connecting clients to appropriate energy and complementary services, and supporting, identifying, and removing barriers to accessing energy efficient appliances, technologies and goods.
As the Community Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for establishing relationships with stakeholders, developing and delivering HEES community workshops with the Energy Coaches to eligible participants, oversee workshop bookings, conduct surveys, source collateral and manage data collection.
This role works in collaboration with the Financial Wellbeing Collective HEES Manager and Team Lead, Financial Wellbeing Collective (FWC) General Manager and its Central Support Unit, Energy Efficiency Coaches based in FWC partner agencies, other community service organisations, Local Government Authorities and FWC partner agencies.
This is a full-time maximum term contract until 30 June 2025.
How can you help us make a difference?
- Working collaboratively with the HEES Manager, Team Lead and Marketing Advisor
- Developing and maintaining strong functional relationships to promote the service.
- Taking the lead responsibility, in conjunction with Energy Coaches, to recruit potential workshop participants.
- Overseeing all workshop delivery-based activities, including logistics, resources, and administration
- Developing workshop schedule
- Facilitating and supporting Energy Coaches with activities for community engagement
- Developing workshop content
- Liaising with key partners to ensure activities and initiatives are progressing as planned.
- Engaging with other organisations and local government to promote the service.
What will you bring to the role?
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use community engagement techniques.
- The ability to work autonomously and self-motivated to achieve established targets.
- Able to work effectively with Energy Coaches based in Financial Wellbeing Collective partner agencies.
- A passion for educating and working with individuals to achieve longer term behavioural change.
- An ability to work with people with indigenous and CALD backgrounds.
What qualification and experience are required for the role?
- Qualifications in a relevant field – Community Development, Education or Marketing
- National Police Clearance.
- Experience in a related field or position
- Valid driving license
How to apply
You’ll also be joining a supportive team with big ideas and a good sense of humour.
Please apply through the SEEK website, providing a covering letter together with current resume.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with Balbeer Sidhu at balbeer.sidhu@unitingwa.org.au
A position description outlining further details will be available at https://unitingwa.org.au/join-the-team/
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.