The Royal Children's Hospital

OOHC House Supervisor

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Mackay, AU (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Internal Opportunity – FT OOHC
House Supervisor (6-Month Pilot Program)

MADEC is seeking expressions
of interest for two full-time OOHC House Supervisors to support a 6-month pilot
program as part of our ongoing service development and workforce model
evolution.

This role replaces the
previous OOHC Coordinator position held by Karly and represents an important
step in trialling a hybrid service model, combining both site-based and
office-based leadership functions.

Work locations are PRIM and
WALL.

About the Opportunity:

As part of MADEC’s long-term
strategic direction, we are piloting a hybrid coordination and supervision
model that strengthens frontline practice leadership, improves responsiveness
at the house level, and enhances overall service quality.

The OOHC House Supervisor
will play a key role in:

  • Embedding Frontline Practice Leadership
    (FPL) within residential houses
  • Providing on-the-ground leadership,
    coaching, and oversight
  • Supporting consistent, safe, and
    therapeutic care for children and young people
  • Strengthening team capability, culture,
    and accountability
  • Ensuring strong risk management,
    compliance, and safeguarding practices

This pilot will help inform
the future structure of OOHC services, including the balance between site-based
House Supervisors and office-based Coordinators.

Key Features of the Role:

  • Approximately 60% frontline / site-based
    leadership and 40% coordination and administrative responsibilities
  • Direct supervision of residential teams,
    including Team Leaders and Youth Workers
  • Active involvement in practice
    observation, coaching, and modelling
  • Oversight of house operations,
    documentation, incidents, and risk management
  • Collaboration with OOHC leadership,
    Child Safety, and external stakeholders

Who Should Apply:

We are looking for internal
candidates who:

  • Have experience in OOHC, residential
    care, or youth services
  • Demonstrate strong practice leadership
    and coaching capability
  • Are confident managing risk, behaviours,
    and complex environments
  • Can balance operational demands with
    quality and safeguarding
  • Are aligned with MADEC’s values and
    committed to continuous improvement

This opportunity is well
suited to individuals looking to:

  • Step into a leadership role with greater
    frontline impact
  • Build capability in hybrid service
    delivery models
  • Contribute to shaping the future
    structure of OOHC services at MADEC

Pilot Program Details:

  • Duration:
    6 months
  • Purpose:
    Trial and evaluate a hybrid supervision and coordination model
  • Outcome:
    Insights will inform long-term workforce and service design

How to Apply:

Please submit a brief
expression of interest outlining:

  • Your relevant experience
  • Why you are interested in the role
  • What you believe you would bring to the
    pilot

For further information or a
confidential discussion including Role Description, please contact Jasmine
Lowry, CEO via email jlowry@madec.org.au

MADEC is committed to
building a strong, capable workforce and delivering high-quality, safe, and
person-centred services. We encourage all interested team members to apply.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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