House Manager

About The Role:
Reporting to the Case Manager, this role is focused on supporting the day-to-day program operations in the organisation and supporting youth workers to develop and improve practice and drive positive outcomes for the young people in our care. In this role with DCC Industry Group, you will work collegially with the Case Manager as you support and implement program structure and consistency. You will be an effective determined and creative leader that takes the opportunity to develop and support a residential program. This position will see you providing on the floor support to young people in the program each day, with one day allocated as your admin day.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Staff and program inductions for all new employees in residential programs
• Rostering of staff, ensuring over and under-utilisation is kept to a minimum
• Assist with recruitment and conduct interviews
• Developing weekly house planner and activity structures
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing with all youth workers and Case Manager in a professional and timely manner
• Delivering care, support and guidance to our young people in a trauma-informed manner and identifying their needs.
• Up lining both client and stakeholder complaints and incidents promptly and in line with organisational requirements to the Case Manager.
• Complete grocery list and weekly shopping for the program
• Supporting staff through reflective supervision, guidance, and strategic long term goal setting, as well as training and coaching.
• Compile staff feedback and performance issues to Case Manager and provide Weekly Handover
• Supporting multiple programs in the absence of other House Managers.
• Any other duties as required (eg. Beds/nights)

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of Certificate IV or higher in Youth Work or Child, Youth and Family Intervention or similar
• 2+ years' experience in residential youth work with a strong knowledge of Child Protection and Out of Home Care is essential
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Current Blue Card and LCS check
• Current Open/P2 Australian Driver's License
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• Proven experience in mentoring and developing staff

About You:
The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children and young people, is a strong role model, doesn’t take things personally, and can help children and young people explore themselves and their culture with good personal and leadership values.

Availability:
Must be able to do Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, including occasional on-call duties.

About Us:

At DCC Industry Group, we're committed to creating meaningful opportunities that empower individuals, strengthen families, and build thriving communities. As a proudly Indigenous-led organisation and NDIS-registered provider, we deliver person-centred services across Youth & Communities, Foster and Kinship Care, Workforce, Allied Health, and Disability Services.

Guided by our values of Respect, Justice, Equality, Humility and Courage, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based support that creates lasting outcomes.

When you join DCC, you'll become part of a growing organisation where collaboration, innovation and genuine purpose come together to make a real difference in communities across Queensland.

What’s On Offer:

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Set roster – Monday to Friday
• No use of a personal vehicle whilst on shift
• Career growth and progression
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Salary of $100,000.00 per annum plus super

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, apply below with your resume and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements for the role.

Should you have further questions or require more information, please contact [email protected]

We are proud to be an Indigenous-led organisation, and we value diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and culturally respectful workplace for all. We have zero tolerance for discrimination and uphold the highest standards of child safeguarding in line with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld).

We welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, abilities, genders, and identities who share our commitment to child safety, cultural safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Required)

Experience:

• Residential youth work: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Working with Children Check (QLD Paid Blue Card) (Preferred)
• First Aid and CPR (Preferred)
• LCS check or willing to obtain (Preferred)
• Police check or willing to obtain (Preferred)
• Australian Open or P2 licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person