Job no: 506007
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Perth
Categories: Child, Youth & Family
* SCHADS Award Level 4.4
* 24/7 management support with a dedicated National After Hours Service
* 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
Role: House Managers – Child, Youth & Family (x2)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Wellard & Meadow Springs
In these roles, you'll be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of one of our residential care homes, creating a safe, therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive.
You will lead and mentor a team of residential support workers as they support 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
* Lead and manage the home in line with the CARE model, relevant legislation, service standards and LWB policies and procedures
* Provide direct care and support to children and young people in a residential setting
* Be a visible and supportive leader in the home, offering guidance and role modelling for your team
* Oversee and implement therapeutic care plans to support the wellbeing of children and young people
* Guide your team in applying Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) techniques
* Facilitate team meetings, training and provide reflective supervision and mentoring to staff, fostering a strong team culture
* Complete, review and maintain client records and reports within approved LWB systems.
Skills & Experience
* Certificate IV in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar)
* Leadership experience in services supporting children and young people, ideally within a residential care setting.
* Demonstrated experience supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, have complex needs and/or display behaviours of concern.
* Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, embedding therapeutic care practices
* Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011) & Provide CPR (HLTAID009) Certificate/s
* A Current & Unrestricted driver's licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, WA Working with Children Check and WA DCP295 Check.
How to Apply:
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Kristy Crowe via
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 18th January 2026 AEDT
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such 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.
Advertised: 07 Jan 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Jan :55 W. Australia Standard Time