Leadership Position

3 weeks ago


Geelong, Australia MacKillop Family Services Pty Full time

Exciting Opportunity: House Supervisor - Make a Real Impact in Young Lives

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Do you have a natural talent for leadership and a strong commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment? If so, we want YOU to join our dynamic team as a Residential House Supervisor

In this rewarding role, you will oversee the daily care and well-being of young people in our residential care homes, guiding and supporting a team of Residential Carers. As a key member of our Out of Home Care Program, you’ll work closely with the Residential Care Coordinator to ensure that every day is filled with growth, stability, and positive development for the young people in our care.

Your mission will be to foster a safe, healthy, and harmonious home environment through exceptional leadership, the application of therapeutic care techniques, and inspiring role modelling. This role isn’t just about overseeing care – it’s about creating a place where young people can thrive, build confidence, and reach their full potential.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge and help shape the future of young lives, we’d love to hear from you Join us and be part of something truly special.

This is a Permanent Full-time (38 hours per week) opportunity based in Geelong (Barwon region) within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Residential Care Coordinator.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Relevant bachelor's degree with experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top up units); or relevant diploma with substantial experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top up units).
- Proven skills and experience in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
- Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view the Position Description at the bottom of this page.

Our offer:

- Generous Salary Packaging (helps increase your take home pay)
- Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
- Employee Assistance Program – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
- ClickHEREto find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

You must have a:

- 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.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.

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