• Part time – 0.8 FTE
• Salary – SCHADS Level 3 / Crisis Level 1 ($36.00 per hour) + super
• A supportive and innovative environment

Our Foundation

In 1988, the Sisters of Mercy established Regina Coeli (now McAuley Houses) and later, in 1989, Mercy Care, (now McAuley Care) was founded. Twenty years later, in 2008, the two were combined to become McAuley, expanding the Sisters of Mercy’s commitment to women, children and social justice.

The spirit and ethos of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, continues to live through the work of McAuley. Inspired by visionary values, we follow in her footsteps, providing disadvantaged women and children with housing, education and social services – supporting them toward a brighter future.

A child-safe organisation

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children supported by our services. Read more about how we work to ensure that the individuality and best interests of children are promoted and respected.

About the opportunity

McAuley is growing in the West! An opportunity to join a specialist family violence team expanding into a new fit for purpose site supporting women and children regain safety and independence.

About you

Are you attracted to working in a values driven environment, working toward justice and quality outcomes for women and children experiencing family violence?

about us

McAuley Community Services for Women is no ordinary community service.

McAuley supports women and children into safe and sustainable living, regardless of their entry point, complexity, needs, or recovery time.

McAuley’s work supports:

• Family violence, homelessness, mental health, and employment
• Women and children
• Intersectionality

In addition to this, feminism, intersectionality, and anti-oppressive practices are embedded within our client practice and our culture.

To find out more about McAuley and the role, visit our website.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via 'Apply Now' and should include:

• A current CV summarising your relevant experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter, no more than 2 pages, broadly addressing how your experience is relevant to the role (using both the position description and selection criteria as a guide).

For additional information about this role, please read the attached position description.

If you have specific questions about the job, please contact Matilda Mornane at [email protected], using the subject line: Residential Support Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

As a client-facing position, only female applicants will be considered (McAuley has an EEO exemption to accept applications from women only for positions required to work with vulnerable women and their children).

Please note: we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately

Only people with Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency may apply for this position. A Working with Children Check (Employee Version) and a current driver’s license are mandatory. Successful appointment to the position will be subject to a National Police Check (and international if applicable).

McAuley is committed to diversity and equality. We are actively engaged in promoting and maintaining a safe and inclusive work environment where all employees, from all backgrounds, are respected, valued, and supported for their unique contributions.

HOSPITALITY, COMPASSION, JUSTICE, COMMUNITY.