Careers at Rocky Bay

Join Our Foundation Team | Youth Respite Support Workers | New Cottesloe Service

Opportunities like this don't come along often!

Location: Cottesloe
Salary: $36.49 - $45.69 per hour + generous not for profit salary packaging
Exciting Casual Opportunity with the view to move to permanent as the service grows

Important Dates

• Assessment Centre: July/ August
• Induction Date: August/September
• Service Opening: Spring 2026

Join Our Foundation Team

Rocky Bay is opening a brand-new Youth Respite Service in Cottesloe, and we're looking for passionate people to join our foundation team.

As a member of our foundation team, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new service from day one, creating a safe, engaging and supportive environment helping build confidence, develop independence, for both children and families for years to come.

You'll be working in Rocky Bay's newest youth respite house, featuring fresh, purpose-built facilities in a beautiful Cottesloe location, just a short walk from the beach.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning while helping create meaningful experiences for children and young people with disability.

Flexible Casual Role

We're currently recruiting casual team members to help establish this exciting new service. Casual employment offers flexibility to work around study, family commitments or other employment, while gaining valuable experience supporting children and young people with disability.

As the service grows and roster patterns become established, there may be opportunities for increased hours and permanent employment for high-performing team members.

About the Role

As a Youth Respite Support Worker, you'll support children and young people with disability to build confidence, develop independence, participate in meaningful activities and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

No two days are the same. You may be:

• Supporting children to participate in community activities
• Building daily living and independence skills
• Playing games, sports and creative activities
• Supporting friendships and social connections
• Assisting with meals and daily routines
• Helping children feel safe, included and empowered

Working within a 24-hour respite environment, you'll build genuine relationships with children and families while supporting a range of individual needs.

We're keen to hear from

• Youth Workers
• Disability Support Workers
• Child and Family Support Workers
• Education Assistants, particularly Special Needs Education Assistants
• Community Services Workers
• Allied Health Assistants
• University students studying Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing or Education
• People with experience supporting children and young people with disability or complex support needs
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.

About You

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Emotional intelligence and adaptability
• The ability to remain person-centred during challenging situations
• A positive, energetic and proactive attitude
• A commitment to safeguarding and child-safe practices
• Cultural awareness and trauma-informed approaches to support
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Highly Regarded Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Youth Work
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
• Certificate IV in Disability
• Community Services qualifications
• Other relevant qualifications within health, education or human services

Training and Development

Successful candidates will complete Rocky Bay's comprehensive induction program, followed by specialised training tailored specifically to the Youth Respite Service. Rocky Bay is also a Recognised Training Organisation (RTO) that can deliver in house Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

Rocky Bay Benefits

• Salary Packaging up to $18,550
• Comprehensive onboarding and internal training programs
• Purchased Leave Program – increase annual leave up to 6 weeks per year
• Employee discounts including HBF, UltraTune, Fitstop discounted membership and commonwealth bank products among others
• Free parking and fleet vehicles for work-related travel
• Employee referral bonus program – receive up to $2,000 for referring successful candidates
• Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities

Why Join Rocky Bay?

• Join the foundation team of a brand-new service
• Work in Rocky Bay's newest youth respite facility
• Help shape the culture and future of the program
• Meaningful work supporting children and young people
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Flexible casual employment opportunities
• Potential for increased hours and future permanent opportunities as the service develops

Diversity and Inclusion

At Rocky Bay, we come from all walks of life. We all have different backgrounds and experiences, making us who we are. We’re building a culture where uniqueness is valued- whether race, gender, disability, age, religion or LGBTQIA+ identity. We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.

Rocky Bay acknowledges the traditional custodians on whose land we work, the people of the Noongar and Yamatji nations, and recognise their continued connection to the land, waters and skies. We pay our respect to their Leaders - past present and emerging.

We are committed to building an inclusive team, making us the best we can be. We encourage you to apply.

Want to Know More?

For more information about this opportunity or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact: recruitment@rockybay.org.au