About The Role
As the Assistant House Supervisor, you'll help create a safe, stable, and therapeutic home environment for young people. You'll step into leadership when the House Supervisor is not present, providing direction, support, and oversight to the residential care team. You'll work closely with the House Supervisor and Residential Care Coordinator as part of our Out of Home Care Program to ensure consistent, high‐quality care. This is a full‐time opportunity based in Warrnambool, VIC. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria
* Leadership experience from any sector or strong experience working in residential care and a desire to step into leadership.
* A relevant Diploma in Community Services, Social Work, or a related qualification.
* Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field.
* An understanding of Aboriginal culture, values, and the challenges faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and families.
* The ability to build strong, supportive relationships with young people who may have experienced trauma and present with complex needs.
* Skills in developing or implementing behaviour support strategies for children and adolescents.
Our Offer
* Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award Level 4, dependent on qualification and experience.
* Salary packaging – maximise up to $18,550 per year to reduce tax.
* Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family.
* Paid training including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.
* Employee Assistance Program – free access to counselling, coaching, and other support services.
* Sanctuary Organisation framework that promotes a safe environment for coping with stress and trauma.
You Must Have
* Valid and current Driver's Licence.
* 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.
For more information, please contact Jackie Schultz at .
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