About The Role
The Assistant House Supervisor is responsible to oversee 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. We have 1x Full-Time position based in Dandenong,, VIC within our Out Of Home Residential Care Program. The position reports to the Residential House Supervisor.
Key Selection Criteria
- 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 (top up units).
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and support a team of residential care workers.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
- 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.
For More Information, Please Contact
Shivaun at shivaun.odonnell@mackillop.org.au
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
You Must Have a
- Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
- Must have a First Aid Certificate with a minimum of 6 months remaining validity
- 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.
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Assistant House Supervisor employer: MacKillop Family Services Pty
MacKillop Family Services is an exceptional employer located in South Melbourne, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous salary packaging, ongoing career development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable families while receiving comprehensive support for their personal and professional challenges.
Contact Details:
MacKillop Family Services Pty Recruitment Team
