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Assistant House Supervisor | Multiple opportunities | North
MacKillop Family Services —Preston VIC
- $46.70 - $50.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Care plans
3h
Learning Specialist Range 3 - Literacy Leader & Coach
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Education
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Learning Specialist Range 3 - Coburg Connect Leader & Coach
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Education
- Communication skills
- Teaching
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Business Manager
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
7h
Learning Specialist Range 3 - Teacher Practice Leader (New Teacher Focus) & Coach
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Education
- Communication skills
- Teaching
7h
Lead Account Executive, Specialization
HubSpot —Melbourne VIC
- Remote
- Sales
- APIs
- AI
- Work from home
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Senior Clinician
FBG —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Mental Health Nurse
Victorian Government —Melbourne Western Suburbs VIC
- $78,577 - $107,520 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Acute care experience
Visual Arts Classroom Teacher (Years 7 - 12)
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
12d
Senior Account Executive - Mid-Market
HubSpot —Melbourne VIC
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- AI
- Work from home
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Occupational Therapist
Transform Life —West Melbourne VIC
- $70 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Private practice
- Travel reimbursement
- Work from home
Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program 2027
Avina —Melbourne VIC
- $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
12d
Primary Classroom Teacher
Victorian Government —Melbourne Northern Suburbs VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Podiatrist | Melbourne, VIC | Wodonga FIFO | Sale & Gippsland
Proactive Health —Melbourne VIC
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clinic
- Bachelor's degree
- Care plans
Quick Apply
Speech Pathologist
Avina —Malvern VIC
- $76,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
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Senior Project Engineer (Building)
CPB Contractors —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Construction experience
13d
Senior Security Consultant AI
NBN Co —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- AI
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Design Manager
CPB Contractors —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- No degree
- Construction experience
- Communication skills
Speech Pathologist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program
Early Start Australia —Oakleigh VIC
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clinic
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
Quick Apply
Occupational Therapist
Avina —Malvern VIC
- $76,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
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Assistant House Supervisor | Multiple opportunities | North

MacKillop Family Services -
Preston VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$46.70 - $50.25 an hour
3 hours ago

Qualifications

Management
Home care
Bachelor's degree
Driver Licence
Diploma
Working with Children Check
Care plans
Leadership

Full Job Description

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

Our Residential Services offers accommodation and support to children and young people who are referred through the Child Protection system. At MacKillop Family Services, we believe every young person deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing place to call home.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As an Assistant House Supervisor, you'll play a key role in leading a team of Residential Care Workers to provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care for young people in our Out of Home Care (OOHC) program. You'll support the day-to-day operations of the home, helping create an environment where young people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

Reporting to the Residential Care Coordinator, this is a rewarding opportunity to combine hands-on leadership with meaningful work that helps young people build resilience, independence, and a sense of belonging.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and leading a dedicated care team, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting 2x Full-time opportunity based in Preston, VIC within our Northern Residential Care Program. The position reports to the Northern Residential Coordinator.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Residential Coordinator, your duties will include but are not limited to:

Inspire & Support Your Team - Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision to build a high-performing, therapeutic care team.
Strengthen Connections - Foster meaningful relationships with families, communities, and key stakeholders to support each young person's journey.
Drive Quality & Compliance - Ensure care plans, reporting, policies, budgets, and operational requirements are effectively managed.
Promote Culture, Safety & Growth - Create an inclusive, culturally safe environment while supporting continuous improvement, workplace safety, and best-practice care.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:

To be successful in this role you will have:

Relevant Bachelor Degree with experience including four (4) additional mandatory competencies (top up units); or 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.
Proven skills and experience in development of behavioural management programs for children and adolescents with challenging behaviours.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the residential care field, particularly within a therapeutic environment.
Ability to participate collaboratively and constructively within teams of peers, staff and other stakeholders, as well as initiative and effective personal judgement when working alone.

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

For more information, please contact: Todd McGregor at [email protected]

We value the unique knowledge, perspectives, and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us, and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

You must have a:

Valid and current Driver’s Licence.
Valid and current Working with Children Card.
Valid and current NDIS Worker Check (for NDIS risk assessed roles).
Satisfactory criminal history check conducted by MacKillop Family Services.
Successful completion of Brief & Intermediate MARAM training, or a willingness to complete.

WHAT WE OFFER:

SCHADS Administration (Level 4) $46.70 – $50.25 Dependent on qualifications & experience
More money in your pocket – up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
Wellbeing that matters - Free, confidential support for mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.
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.
First Nations career pathways – Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment, retention and professional development
Community & connection – Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha, our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

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.

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

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