Residential House Supervisor - ACT

Ready to make a difference?

Are you passionate about making a lasting impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a heart for supporting vulnerable youth, helping them heal from trauma and unlock their full potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team at MacKillop!

As a House Supervisor, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality therapeutic care within a trauma-informed framework. Your leadership and expertise will guide a team of dedicated youth workers as you create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for young people in residential care. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of a movement that changes lives.

This is an ongoing Full-time opportunity based in Canberra, ACT within our Out of Home Care (OOHC) Program. The position reports Residential Youth Care Coordinator

What You’ll Do:

• Lead with Purpose: Provide strong leadership and guide your team in implementing best practice therapeutic care, deepening their understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Be the Heart of the Home: Oversee the daily operations of the residential home, ensuring it’s a safe and supportive space for young people to grow and thrive.
• Support Healing Journeys: Coordinate and provide direct care, supporting the emotional, social, and behavioural development of young residents.
• Foster a Therapeutic Environment: Create and maintain a positive, nurturing atmosphere where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.
• Develop and Inspire: Lead, support, and supervise your team of youth workers, ensuring their growth and development as they care for young people.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with our Therapeutic Specialists, Case Workers, and Coordinators to deliver innovative solutions and positive outcomes.
• Manage with Excellence: Oversee household finances and resources, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

Who You Are:

• A Trauma-Informed Leader: You understand the power of trauma-informed care and are committed to building a deep, impactful therapeutic environment for young people.
• Experienced & Educated: You hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Management, or a related field, and bring proven experience in leading and supervising teams.
• Passionate About Child Protection: You have a strong understanding of child protection and statutory frameworks, with a track record of delivering positive outcomes for vulnerable young people.
• A Relationship Builder: You excel in building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, always working towards a common goal.
• Culturally Aware: You are committed to understanding and respecting Aboriginal culture and values, and aware of the challenges faced by Aboriginal children and young people.

 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: Ally Jones at Alexandra.jones@mackillop.org.au

Why Join Us!

• 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.
• 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:

• 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).

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.