Job Description

About the role

MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) program provides residential care to support young people with high and complex needs. The House Supervisor is responsible to oversee the daily care of clients provided by residential care workers. You will be part of the Out of Home Care Program and report to the Residential Care Coordinator. You will lead a team to create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for young people. You will oversee daily routines, mentor staff, and make sure care plans are followed. We are on the lookout for someone who is able to bring energy and vision to the role; inspiring young people to grow and ensuring every shift runs smoothly. It’s a leadership position where every success makes a real impact on a young person’s future.

This is a Permanent Full-time (38 hours per week) opportunity based in Geelong within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Regional Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (Residential and out of home care), or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience within a youth residential care environment.
• Experience as a House Supervisor or Assistant House Supervisor is preferred but not essential, and leadership experience from any sector will also be highly regarded.
• Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.

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For more information, please contact:

Shawit Tasaw at shawit.tasaw@mackillop.org.au

Our offer:

• Hourly Rate based on SCHADS level 5 dependent on qualification and experience.
• Salary packaging – we can help you to maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 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 Program- Free 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.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s 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.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• First Aid Cert (with minimum 6 month validity)
• 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.

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 person’s 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.