Residential Care Coordinator - ACT

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and lead a passionate team dedicated to transforming the lives of young people? MacKillop Family Services is seeking a dynamic Residential Care Coordinator to join our Canberra team and drive high-quality, therapeutic, and trauma-informed care.

Why MacKillop?

At MacKillop, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can thrive. Join a values-driven organization that celebrates diversity and offers a supportive, collaborative workplace. Here’s what we offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging to increase your take-home pay.
• Ongoing Career Development, Education, and Training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program for free, confidential counselling and support.
• A chance to make a real impact in young people’s lives.
• Fitness Passport

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.

About the Role

As the Residential Care Coordinator, you will:

• Lead and support House Supervisors and Residential Care staff.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality care, based on therapeutic and trauma-informed principles.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Community Service Organisations and State Government agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and support positive outcomes for young people.

This permanent role is based in Canberra and reports to the Regional Manager.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, or extensive experience with a qualification in Youth Work, Welfare, or a similar discipline.
• Proven experience in child protection, child welfare, or a related field.
• Strong networking skills with Community Service Organisations and Government agencies.
• Excellent teamwork, initiative, and decision-making skills.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a real difference? Click APPLY to access the full Position Description and start your application.

For more information, contact Neil Gallacher at ACT@MacKillop.org.au.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop).
• Employee Working with Children Check.
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (MacKillop can assist with this).

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.