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 cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This is a Full-time Fixed (until 30/06/2023) opportunity based in South Melbourne, VIC within our Southern Residential Care Program.

Our offer:

• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, couching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Study Leave for ongoing employees
• 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.

Position Purpose:

MacKillop’s Out of Home Care (OOHC) Division provides residential care, home based care, lead tenant and case management support for young people with high and complex needs, and a therapeutically oriented program for young people in protective placements.

This position is situated within the Southern division and reports to the Residential Care Case Management Coordinator.

Primary Objectives:

• Ensure that the children and young people’s rights and interests are protected at all times, and act as an effective role model.
• Through goal directed, planned and integrated therapeutic interventions use all interactions as opportunities for therapeutic gain and positive engagement.
• Support the children and young people to maintain important links with their family of origin, friendship networks and the local community.
• Contribute to an environment that provides a sense of safety, structure, acceptance and security at all times for children, young people and staff, by providing relevant feedback as required.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications.
• A current valid Victorian driver’s licence and be able to drive MacKillop vehicles in the conduct of the position requirements, including transportation of clients.
• Knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 and policies relating to child welfare, family services and Child Protection Services.
• An understanding of Trauma and how best to work with children and young people in program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of working in the community sector – including, residential care, home based care, disability, family specialist and family reunification.
• 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
• Demonstrated understanding of, and respect for, cultural and linguistic diversity (CALD), including cultural safety for children from CALD backgrounds.
• Well developed skills in assessing risks, needs and safety for children, young people and families.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with others and exercise influence in a diversity of contexts.
• Well-developed time management skills.
• A genuine interest in young people and their wellbeing.
• Demonstrate empathy for the young people in our care in an open minded and non-judgmental manner
• Highly-developed capacity for emotional self-regulation, including the capacity to set and maintain consistent boundaries to provide safety, stability and consistency.
• A commitment towards the principles and practice of quality care in residential settings for the most vulnerable and disadvantage young people, and to promote autonomy and self-determination for clients.
• Maturity and flexibility in working with complex individuals and families.
• Demonstrated expertise in responding creatively to the needs of children, young people and families with highly complex issues.
• Sensitivity around issues of confidentiality, gender, cultural diversity, disability, age and sexuality in dealing with a wide variety of client groups.
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives.
• Support for the purpose and ethos of MacKillop.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Proof of vaccination (including third dose) against Covid-19
• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check

The Australian Government recently introduced the NDIS Worker Screening Check, an additional, national legislated compliance requirement to determine if a person is cleared to work with people with disability. MacKillop requires all client facing staff obtain the NDIS Worker Screening Check. An employment application will require the submission of evidence that this check has been attained or an application has been submitted. For more information and how to apply please view:

Victoria: Department of Justice and Community Safety

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application via the Ethical Jobs website.

Please make sure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact:

Leah Riches at [email protected] using the subject line: Case Manager - Residential Care - South Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0439 268 580.

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.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.