Residential Care Support Worker

Residential Care Support Workers are employed in MASP’s residential care facilities and work directly with vulnerable children and young people.

MASP is a not-for-profit organisation located in Mildura, Victoria and is seeking to fill multiple casual positions. 

Residential Care Support Workers are employed in MASP’s residential care facilities and work directly with vulnerable children and young people.

As well as undertaking normal household duties such as cooking and cleaning, the Residential Care Support Workers develop constructive relationships with the clients and are required to work flexible, rostered hours.
 

Expected commencing salary of $46.6420 per hour (Unqualified) or $52.1350 per hour (Qualified) plus statutory superannuation. Because MASP is a non-profit organisation, you also have the option to maximise your income through salary packaging.

Candidates applying via Seek are strongly encouraged to visit our Careers Portal (www.masp.org.au/careers) to view a copy of the Position Description.

This role can involve emotionally demanding situations and exposure to psychological hazards, including client distress, trauma disclosures, and urgent responses. MASP prioritises staff wellbeing by providing supervision, debriefing, reflective practice, safety measures, and access to wellbeing resources. We encourage open communication—raise any concerns with your supervisor, management, or the OHS Committee as soon as possible.

Essential role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. Relevant Certificate IV or higher, or enrolment and continuous study in relevant course.
2. Demonstrated experience and skills working with young people with challenging behaviours and social and emotional difficulties.
3. Commitment to working respectfully with individuals, communities and families.
4. Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents.
5. Ability to develop constructive relationships with young people.
6. Experience and motivation to work with young people and their families.
7. Ability to work flexible hours.
8. Ability to undertake normal household duties including cooking and cleaning.
9. Good written and verbal communication skills.
10. Knowledge of relevant legislative and practice frameworks.
11. Desire/capacity for ongoing professional development.

Highly desirable role-specific skills, knowledge and experience

1. Experience in a not for profit / charitable organisation.
2. Diploma or University level qualification.

** Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria in the position description may not be considered.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Jack Chirgwin, Manager Residential Services, on 0429 055 537.

Apply via our online portal (www.masp.org.au/careers), making sure you include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter including responses to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description (2 to 3 pages in total)

Applications must be received by 9am on Monday 24 August 2026.

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will need to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment. Some applicants may be subject to additional requirements.

MASP is a Child Safe Organisation in Victoria and NSW. We are committed to meeting the highest child safety standards set by both states, and ensuring children in the Mallee region receive the best possible care and protection.

Why MASP?

• Our employees have access to 14 paid personal/carer's leave days per year, 6 weeks paid parental leave (on top of government entitlements), and an innovative EAP service from Sonder, among many other benefits.
• We deliver a range of services to children, youth, families, and people with a disability.
• We focus on outcomes for our clients and seek therapeutic models of care and a trauma-informed approach.
• We're inclusive of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, abilities, backgrounds and religions.
• We seek to be the benchmark organisation by which others model themselves.

Further details available at www.masp.org.au