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 Permanent Full-time opportunity based in Bendigo, VIC within our Out of Home Care Program.

Our offer:

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

The House Supervisor is responsible for oversight of the daily care provided by Residential Carers within their allocated residential care unit. The House Supervisor is a part of the Out of Home Care Program and reports to the Residential Care Coordinator.

Primary Objectives

The primary objective of this position is to promote a safe, healthy and harmonious home environment for young people in our residential care homes. This is achievable through strong leadership as well as the use of learned therapeutic care techniques.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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.
• Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, or other similar or relevant tertiary qualifications.
• 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.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

Proof of vaccination against Covid-19 may be a requirement of this position

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 Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For more information, please contact:

Kiara-Lee Watts at [email protected] using the subject line: House Supervisor - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 0448 275 031

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.

A position description is attached.