Assistant House Supervisor - Youth Care Fixed Term

About the role

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people Are you a dynamic leader eager to take on a role thats both rewarding and impactful If so we want YOU to join our team!

Were on the lookout for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant House Supervisor to join our vibrant team on a fulltime fixedterm basis (until 25/11/2025. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the lives of young people in our residential care homes.

In this exciting position youll take charge of the daily care of our young residents ensuring they thrive in a safe nurturing environment. When the House Supervisor is away youll step up as a trusted leader guiding the team and ensuring everything runs smoothly. As an essential part of our Out of Home Care Program youll work alongside the House Supervisor to provide crucial support making a lasting impact on the wellbeing of each young person under your care.

If youre ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and leave a positive lasting legacy in the lives of those who need it most wed love to hear from you!

If youre ready to make a real difference wed love for you to join our team and help us create a brighter future for those who need it most!

Our Offer

• Hourly Rateof $43.08 to $46.35 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 4 dependent on qualification and experience. Penalty and allowances are applied on top of hourly rate.
• Salary packagingwe can help you to maximize yoursalary packaging up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
• Fitness Passport which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership.
• Employee Assistance ProgramFree access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social financial physical mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance even including health advice from qualified nutritionists.
• Sanctuary Organisation MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidencesupported 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.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children young people and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise lead and support a team of residential care workers.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field particularly within a therapeutic environment.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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

Requirements:

• Hold a current and valid Drivers Licence;
• Hold a current and valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Hold a valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Relevant Diploma with substantial experience including four 4 additional mandatory competencies (top up units)

Our Commitment:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people.Every 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 socioeconomic 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.

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