Accommodation Support Worker - Boorloo Bidee Mia

WUNGENING ABORIGINAL CORPORATION

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE AND PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE 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

As part of the Boorloo Bidee Mia (BBM) Accommodation Support Team, you will report to the BBM Accommodation Coordinator.

Key responsibilities include:

Participate in BBM Task Allocation Meetings.

Provide culturally appropriate holistic support to BBM residents.

Support the BBM residents to feel welcome, supported, and participate in community activities.

Supporting BBM residents to maintain their room and common areas.

Supporting BBM resident safety through access control processes and managing challenging behaviours.

Work collaboratively and proactively the BBM Team to support residents to achieve their goals, promote participation in community activities, and prevent challenges to their stay at BBM

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The ability to work in a manner consistent with Wungening Values.

Knowledge of Aboriginal culture, protocols, boundaries, and experience working within the Aboriginal community.

Ability to 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.

Motivation to support people to comply with their rights and responsibilities in a residential setting.

Ability to work with client management systems, including reporting and case note experience.

A great attitude and curiosity to learn new ways of working.

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the team.

Sound computer skills, experience working with MS Office programs and data management systems

Willingness to undertake personal and professional development.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

WA Working with Children Card

National Police Clearance (dated within the last 3 months)

WA Drivers Licence

ABOUT BOORLOO BIDEE MIA (BBM)

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.

BBM is committed to working with people through a culturally informed approach. Supports are tailored to develop daily living skills, maintain accommodation, and participate in a thriving BBM community. Additional embedded and visiting services support people to address challenges such as alcohol and other drug use, family and domestic violence, social and emotional wellbeing, and physical health challenges.

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 as per the JDF and a concise CV clearly outlining your qualifications and experience.

Applications closeFriday 5 September 2025

For further information, please contact Manager Victoria Smith for a confidential discussion on 0475 689 537

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.