Assistant House Supervisor

About the role

The Assistant House Supervisor position is a great next step for someone looking to progress their career in residential care. The Assistant House Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily care of young people provided by residential care workers within their allocated residential care home during times when the House Supervisor is not rostered to work or is not present in the home. The Assistant House Supervisor is a part of the Out of Home Care Program and reports to the House Supervisor, or Residential Care Coordinator in the absence of the House Supervisor.

The Assistant House Supervisor must have demonstrated experience within the residential care field, particularly in a therapeutic environment. With Leadership Experience preferred but not required.

This is a Full-Time opportunity based in Geelong, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the House Supervisor/Residential Care Coordinator.

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.
• Relevant Diploma with substantial experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (Residential Care Skillset/Top Up Units).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
• Proven ability to relate to and work with young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Proven skills and experience in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.

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

For a full position listing, please click APPLY. The Position Description is available for review at the bottom of the page.

For more information, please contact

Mimi Lock at

Our offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate - dependant on experience and qualifications
• 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.
• 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.
• Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager.
• 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.

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.