House Coordinator - Children & Youth Services

Carpentaria; Darwin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary package

Salary packaging (up to $6,400) Yes

Leave: 5 weeks + 17.5% loading

Employee discounts and wellness

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On site cafe and free parking

Job satisfaction

Job summary

Carpentaria is seeking a dedicated House Coordinator to lead the day-to-day operations of a residential Out of Home Care house in Darwin. You will provide safe, therapeutic and culturally responsive care for children and young people, working on-site with the team to model practice and ensure alignment with each young person’s needs and routines.

The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications, have OOHC experience, and demonstrate strong team leadership while applying trauma-informed care

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Diploma of Welfare, or an equivalent qualification in community services.
• Experience in OOHC, youth services, or child protection environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead practice within a team environment; understanding of trauma-informed care and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and coordination of a residential OoHC house, ensuring safe, therapeutic and culturally responsive care for children and young people.
• Work from within the house alongside the team to model best practice, provide leadership and ensure high-quality, consistent care aligned with each young person’s routines and goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Trauma-informed care

Safeguarding

Behaviour support

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Diploma of Welfare

Job description

About Carpentaria

Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through:

• Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology)
• Independent Living programs
• Pathways Program
• Employment and Training
• Specialist Disability Accommodation
• Out of Home Care

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

Your new role

The House Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and coordination of a residential Out of Home Care (OoHC) house, providing safe, therapeutic, and culturally responsive care for children and young people.

The role is based within the house, working alongside the team to model practice, provide leadership, and ensure consistent, high-quality care aligned with each young person’s needs, routines, and goals.

The ideal candidate

• Minimum Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention, Diploma of Welfare, or an equivalent qualification in community services.
• Experience working in OOHC, youth services, or child protection environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead practice within a team environment.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care, behaviour support, and safeguarding practices.

Remuneration And Benefits

A competitive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, including:

• Competitive base salary package
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On site cafe and free parking
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Contacts and further information

For more information about this exciting opportunity, or to have a confidential discussion, please contact Latia Grbac, Operations Workforce Coordinator on 08 8920 9400 or [e-mail].

Further information about Carpentaria is available at carpentaria.org.au