Lead with Purpose. Change Lives. Make Every Day Count.
Are you passionate about supporting young people to grow, heal, and thrive? This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to step up, lead with heart, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people who need it most.
In this exciting and fulfilling role, you’ll help create a safe and supportive home environment for young people living in our residential care homes. You'll lead a team of dedicated Residential Carers, working closely with the Residential Care Coordinator to ensure every young person feels heard, valued, and empowered to shape their future.
Every day will bring new challenges and new rewards – whether it's guiding your team, being a steady presence for a young person going through a tough time, or celebrating a big (or small!) breakthrough. You’ll play a vital part in helping young people build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to grow your career. Whether you’re an experienced team leader or a skilled carer ready to take the next step, you’ll gain hands-on leadership experience, develop your knowledge of therapeutic care, and be supported by a team that’s as committed to your growth as you are to the young people we support.
If you're ready to lead with purpose, support young people through life’s challenges, and grow into the next stage of your professional journey, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a Permanent Full-time (38 hours per week) opportunity based in North Metro within our Out of Home Care Program. The position reports to the Northern Residential Coordinator.
Key Selection Criteria:
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Relevant Bachelor 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.
- 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.
For Seek applicants, the Position Description will be available when you click 'apply'
For more information, please contact: Gemma Cassingham at [email protected]
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
- Click HERE to 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.
