Secure Care Worker

Make a difference in the lives of children who need it most. We need you!

We are seeking employees who have genuine care and compassion for others.  Those who are patient and understanding, have a non-judgmental attitude and recognise and respect cultural differences.People that can collaborate, build trust and communicate openly and honestly.  Those who are self-aware and recognise what drives, motivates and challenges them. People that can quickly adapt to changing needs, be resilient and can understand and practice self-care.

You will be embraced by a supportive team who are very welcoming. The team are willing to empower you and share their experience for you to thrive, whilst being reflective in its practice to achieve the best outcomes for the children in care.

Secure Care’s vision is it will consistently practise a high level of therapeutic care and provide children and staff with a safe place to connect, reflect and heal.

Want to make a difference? You will!

The Kath French Secure Care Centre (Secure Care) provides short-term intensive therapeutic care to vulnerable children who are presenting with high-risk behaviours. Part of this care occurs in a secured facility, and we are in the middle of designing a service that allows us to extend this intensive therapeutic support into a community-based service. The team is committed to providing children with safe, trauma informed, therapeutic care during their stay.

As a Secure Care Worker you will have an opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team that strive to make a real difference in the lives of children every day. You will work a rotating roster, including weekends and night shifts, and a as part of a small, supportive and compassionate team that are supported by specialist education, psychology and social work staff who prioritise self-care and wellbeing.Refer to the attached Job Description Form for further information.

You will be required to work a rotating roster of morning, afternoon and awake night shifts from Monday to Sunday to support the children in care in a 24/7 service. These roles can be filled on a full time, temporary (part time or full time) or casual basis.

Join an online Information Session

You will hear from our leaders about Secure Care, the role, their experience and career progression working with Department of Communities.  A HR Business Partner will provide information about the Department and employment benefits. You will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Register your attendance for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00pm (AWST). The link is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secure-care-worker-perth-western-australia-information-session-18826-tickets-1994539664829?aff=oddtdtcreator.

If you are unable to attend, and seek further information, please contact Sam Forrest, Assistant Director, on (08) 6414 30***or email ***************@communities.wa.gov.au for a copy of the information session.

Visit the main advertisement on the WA Government Jobs Board by clicking the Apply button, or visit https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/ and search COM15026. Here you will find the Job Description Form (JDF) and application requirements.

Applications close 4pm 24 August 2026 (AWST). We look forward to receiving your application!

The Department of Communities is committed to improving employment opportunities and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  As a measure to achieve equality and support, section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.