Assistant House Supervisor

Overview

Are you looking for a career step or a leadership position? We are seeking an Assistant House Supervisor to join the team in providing quality care for young people in our residential care homes.

As an Assistant House Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily care of young people, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development. You will step in to lead during times when the House Supervisor is not present and maintain a safe, healthy, and harmonious home environment.

Responsibilities

- Guide residential care workers, promote therapeutic care practices, and ensure the home runs smoothly.

- Provide strong leadership and apply learned therapeutic techniques to deliver high-quality care and a positive, supportive atmosphere for young people.

Experience and Skills

- Leadership experience across industries; ability to inspire and influence is valued even if prior experience in this specific industry is limited.

- Ability to supervise, lead, and support a team; demonstrated capability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.

- Knowledge or willingness to develop knowledge of Aboriginal culture and values, and awareness of issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and families.

Qualifications

- A relevant diploma, including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top-up units).

- A valid and current driver's licence

- A valid and current Working with Children Check

- A valid and current NDIS Worker Screening Check

- A satisfactory criminal history check

Location and Commitment

This is a full-time opportunity located in Hamilton.

Our Offer

- Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award Level 4 ($44.58 - $47.97), dependent on qualifications and experience.

- Salary packaging – we can help you maximise your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.

- Fitness Passport – a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family, for a fraction of the cost of a regular gym membership.

- Paid training that is industry-specific, including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary, and Cultural Awareness training.

- Employee Assistance Program – free access to a wide range of support services covering social, financial, physical, and mental health needs, including counselling and coaching tailored to your circumstances, and health advice from qualified nutritionists.

- Sanctuary Organisation – MacKillop's work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model. This model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.

Key Selection Criteria

- Address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

What You Must Have

- A valid and current driver's license

- A valid and current Working with Children Check

- A valid and current NDIS Worker Screening Check

- A satisfactory criminal history check

- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values, and awareness of issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people, and their families

How to Apply

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description as part of your cover letter. For more information, contact Jackie Schultz at jackie.schultz@mackillop.org.au.

Commitment to Diversity

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. 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. 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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