* 24/7 Management support via our National After-Hours Service.
* SCHADS Level 4 + $7k annual regional allowance
* Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More
At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.
From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day operations and create a safe, culturally responsive and therapeutic environment for young people with complex needs.
You'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, leading and mentoring staff, and helping children and young people to develop essential life skills, stay engaged in education, and maintain meaningful connections with family, community, and support networks.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here:
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain positive, trusting relationships with children and young people to encourage active engagement and interest.
* Be a visible and supportive leader in the home, providing reflective supervision and mentoring to staff to foster a collaborative team culture.
* Lead and manage the home in line with the CARE model, relevant legislation, service standards and LWB policies and procedures.
* Guide your team in applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques when supporting children and young people.
* Oversee staff rostering to ensure this appropriately covers the needs of the children, young people and the home.
* Contribute to the intake and exit of children and young people entering the home, ensuring smooth transitions to permanent placements or step-down services.
* Complete and ensure documentation is recorded in a timely manner within LWB systems.
Skills & Experience
* Hold a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention (or similar)
* Demonstrated experience in residential services supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma and may display behaviours of concern.
* Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, embedding therapeutic care practices.
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register checks.
How to Apply
Include your resume and cover letter addressed to Kristy Crowe via ***********@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight, Sunday 14th December 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; the closing date is subject to change without notice.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
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