Assistant House Supervisor

**About the role**:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and looking for that next step in a leadership position?

This position is responsible to oversee the daily care of Young People in our residential care homes. In this rewarding role, you will step in during the House Supervisor’s absence, ensuring a nurturing and safe environment for our residents. As part of our Out of Home Care Program, you will play a vital role in shaping the experiences of young people while collaborating with the House Supervisor.

**We have 1 Full-Time opportunity based in Meadow Heights, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program. The positions report to the House Supervisor.**

If you’re ready to inspire and empower, we want to hear from you

Our Offer
- Hourly Rate of $43.08 to $46.35 as outlined in the SCHADS Award Level 4, dependent on qualification and experience. Penalty and allowances are applied on top of hourly rate.
- Salary packaging - we can help you to maximize your salary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
- Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
- Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

**Requirements**:

- Hold a current and valid Driver’s Licence;
- Hold a current and valid Employee Working with Children Check
- Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
- Hold a valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Relevant Diploma with substantial experience, including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top up units)

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._

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