Description:
Are you ready to lead with purpose and transform the lives of vulnerable young people? As a House Manager, you’ll be the heart of a supportive, trauma-informed environment where young people can heal, grow, and thrive. You will have the unique opportunity to shape futures, lead a passionate team, and create lasting change for young lives in need. If you’re looking for a role that offers leadership, impact, and a deep sense of purpose, we want to hear from you!
About The Role:
As the House Manager – Intensive Therapeutic Care, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, drive service development and support for vulnerable young people. You’ll lead & inspire a dedicated team to provide exceptional care to vulnerable young people, while working within a trauma-informed framework to ensure each young person has the opportunity to reach their potential. You will collaborate and be supported with other experts in the field including Therapeutic Specialists and Caseworkers to provide the best care possible.
This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Thirlmere, NSW within our Intensive Therapeutic Care program and reports to the ITC Coordinator.
Please address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description in your cover letter.
What We Offer:
- 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.
- 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.
- Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
- 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.
- Hourly Rate based on SCHADS Award Level 5 dependent on qualification and experience.
- 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.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families.
A tertiary qualification at Bachelor Degree level in social work, community services, management or relevant field.
Demonstrated understanding of child protection and an understanding of statutory child protection frameworks;
Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff;
Must Have or Willing to Obtain:
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check.
- Valid Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Workers Screening Check.
If you are passionate about making a difference and leading with heart, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a supportive team that’s shaping brighter futures for young people in need!
For more information, contact Tamena Yarak at tamena.yarak@mackillop.org.au
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.
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