- Up to 5 weeks of annual leave to recharge and unwind
- 24/7 management support via our National After Hours Support Service
- Access to Fitness Passport + Generous salary packaging benefits
About the Organisation
Every day, Life Without Barriers provides support and care to children and young people, as we work collaboratively with families, carers, and communities, to ensure they have the environment they deserve to grow. With a focus on ensuring safety and respect, this is an opportunity to make a positive and meaningful difference in these young lives and help pave a brighter future.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
As a House Manager, you will work in partnership with a Therapeutic Specialist and Case Manager to lead the implementation of the Children and Residential Experiences (CARE) model and ensure a safe, homelike environment that supports Young People in our care to thrive.
You will lead, motivate and mentor a team of dedicated youth support workers within a therapeutic residential setting, whilst also supporting Young People to develop independent living skills, engage in education and remain positively connected to their team of Care Workers, Families, and broader community connections.
This permanent full time position is based in Dubbo, NSW.
Learn more about Life Without Barriers services for Children, Young People & Families here: https://www.lwb.org.au/services/child-youth-and-family/
Skills & Experience
- Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or a related field (desirable but not essential for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants with relevant experience)
- Leadership experience in services supporting children and young people, such as out-of-home care (OOHC) and Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) settings
- Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, complex health needs, or behaviours of concern
- Proven ability to lead and supervise a team, embedding therapeutic care practices
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) certificate
- A current, unrestricted driver’s licence
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NSW Working with Children Check and NSW Residential Care Workers Register checks
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
For any role enquiries, please contact Kristy Crowe at recruitment@lwb.org.au
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 25th March 2025
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date; and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice.