House Manager

1 week ago

Hunter Valley NSW, Australia Life Without Barriers Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job no: 505727

Employment type: Full Time

Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter

Categories: Child, Youth & Family

  • 24/7 Management support via our National After-Hours Service.
  • 5 weeks annual leave per year
  • Generous Employee Benefits- Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport + More

At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive. Every day, we work closely with families, carers, and communities to help shape brighter futures.

From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health, or those seeking refuge — we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.

Join us to discover a purpose you can wrap your heart around

Role: House Manager - Intensive Therapeutic Care (Significant Disabilities)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Newcastle

In this role, you'll work alongside a Case Manager and Therapeutic Specialist to create a safe, supportive, and structured environment for children and young people in residential care.

You'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, supporting and mentoring staff, and helping children and young people to develop essential life skills, stay engaged in education, and maintain meaningful connections with family, community, and support networks.

Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here:

Skills & Experience

  • Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or a related field (desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
  • Leadership experience in services supporting children and young people, such as out-of-home care (OOHC) and Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) settings
  • Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, complex health needs, or behaviours of concern
  • Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, embedding therapeutic care practices
  • Current First Aid (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)
  • A Current & Unrestricted driver's licence

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register checks

How to Apply:

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact Emma Kennedy via

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 30 Nov :55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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