Accommodation Senior Support Worker

WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION  

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Boorloo Bidee Mia (BBM) provides a low-threshold and change accommodation option for people who have been sleeping rough. It provides 66 rooms, a range of common areas, and ongoing, responsive support available to all residents for the duration of their stay. A key focus of the service is to support Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness.

As part of the BBM Leadership Team, the BBM Accommodation Senior Support Worker roles report to the BBM Accommodation Coordinator. This role oversees and directs the BBM Accommodation Team to support residents of the service to maintain their accommodation and participate in community activities and daily living supports during their stay. This is achieved through working collaboratively to support the 24/7 rostered staff and day staff to achieve allocated resident facing tasks.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of Aboriginal culture, protocols, boundaries and experience working within the Aboriginal community.

• Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from culturally and linguistically (CALD) diverse backgrounds, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline eg.  Welfare, Community Services, Social Work or Counselling or relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated frontline line management and supervision experience.

• Experience supporting people to comply with their rights and responsibilities in a residential setting.

• Experience working client management systems, including reporting and case note experience. 

Desirable

• Aboriginality

• People with Lived Experience are encouraged to apply.

• Experience supporting people in a residential setting is considered advantageous.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

• WA Drivers License

WORKING WITH WUNGENING – JOB BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

In addition to fulfilling a passion for social justice and community healing, you will enjoy the many benefits of our generous Enterprise Bargaining Award Agreement, including:

• 37.5 hour week

• 4 wellness days per year

• NAIDOC Day leave

• 3-day additional leave Christmas shutdown leave

• 4-week top-up maternity leave 

• Excellent Salary Packaging options available 

• Long Service after 6 years

• Mentoring and training opportunities 

• Clear pathways for advancement

Join us in creating a healthy, safe, strong and sustainable Aboriginal community.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR APPLICANTS

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the essential criteria and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications close Friday 21st August 2026

All enquiries should be directed to Manager Victoria Smith on 04•• ••• 537

Being suitable for a position does not guarantee an offer of employment. 

We reserve the right to close applications and appoint prior to the nominated closing date.