Job Description
House Leader - Youth Residential Care
Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter, NSW, Australia, 2295
Full Time Permanent
About the Role
Lead the day-to-day running of an Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) home in Newcastle. Provide direct support to young people, guide staff, and ensure therapeutic care, safety, and compliance. This role includes 36 hours face-to-face support plus 2 hours administration weekly.
✨ Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 entertainment card
Paid training and professional development
Opportunities for career development and growth pathways
Access to Pool vehicles
Supportive and values-driven team culture
Discounts on dining, travel, and retail
What You’ll Be Doing:
Deliver trauma-informed care aligned to case and behaviour plans
Oversee household operations including budgets, audits, and WHS
Lead and coach Therapeutic Youth Workers to model best practice
Support culturally safe care and connection to community and culture
Ensure compliance with PSP, OCG standards, and governance frameworks
What You’ll Bring:
Diploma in Child, Youth & Family Intervention (or similar)
2+ years working with young people in OOHC or residential care
Knowledge of PSP, 10 Essential Elements, and child protection law
Strong leadership, decision-making, and coaching skills
Current unrestricted driver’s license and probity clearances
✨ About Us
We are a purpose-driven organisation supporting children and young people through therapeutic, evidence-based care. Guided by our values, Inspired, Courageous, Skilful, Responsive, we foster a supportive, collaborative culture that prioritises safety, wellbeing, and positive futures.
Please note: The advertised title “House Leader” reflects the nature and level of the role. The formal employment title on the contract will be “House Manager.”
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in joining us, please submit your application online. Shortlisting is ongoing, so get in early!
We Celebrate Diversity
Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We champion inclusion and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
