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Assistant House Supervisors | Several Positions Available


Job Location:

Canberra - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role:

The Assistant House Supervisor is responsible for the delivery of high-quality therapeutic support that promotes the emotional social and behavioural needs of vulnerable children and young people. These supports are delivered in the home and the community.

The Assistant House Supervisor works closely with the House Supervisor Coordinator Case Worker Therapeutic Specialist and other Mackillop employees to provide therapeutic care that supports young people to heal from trauma and achieve their full potential.


About you:

Youre a compassionate and reliable professional with a strong foundation in working with young people in therapeutic residential care settings. You bring a calm patient approach. You are passionate about creating safe structured and positive environments where young people can build trust develop life skills and feel supported.

You have experience leading shifts mentoring staff and ensuring consistent implementation of care plans with a strong focus on teamwork and communication. You pride yourself on being proactive organised and responsive in dynamic environments while always maintaining a trauma-informed and person-centred approach. Youre motivated to support both staff and residents to achieve the best possible outcomes.


This is a 6 month fixed term position with possibility of extension.

What we offer at MacKillop:

  • SCHADS (Level4) Dependent on qualifications & experience
  • More money in your pocket salary sacrifice up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
  • Wellbeing that matters -Free confidential support for mental physical financial and social wellbeing.
  • Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence supported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.
  • First Nations career pathways Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment retention and professional development
  • Community & connection Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha our Aboriginal Staff Network

We value the unique knowledge perspectives and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Work collaboratively with the ITC team to develop strategies and plans for individual young people that address presenting issues facilitate the development of new skills and perspectives and increase engagement in education employment training and community activities.
  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the house and the care and support of young people.
  • Work collaboratively with the ITC team to develop strategies and plans for individual young people that address presenting issues facilitate the development of new skills and perspectives and increase engagement in education employment training and community activities.
  • Foster a spirit of cooperation with good communication and conflict resolution skills.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full position listing please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information please contact:

Claire Michael on

Our offer:


You must have a:

  • Valid and current Drivers Licence;
  • Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
  • Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
  • Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.
  • Current first aid certificate with 6-months validity.

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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Required Experience:

Manager


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MacKillop provides foster care, family support, alternative education and disability services in NSW, WA, and VIC.

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