On Call Incident Response

Lifestyle Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

$2,650 entertainment card

Paid training

Career development

Discounts on dining, travel and retail

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is seeking an On Call Incident Response professional to support children and young people in Out-of-Home Care. The role involves full-time duties with an 8-hour shift pattern from 5pm to 7am, Wednesdays to Sundays, focusing on trauma-informed care and compliance with standards and legislation.

You will respond to incidents, oversee on-shift teams, and cover staffing gaps as needed while promoting safe and culturally respectful environments for those in our care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma (or working towards) in community, youth, or social work.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
• Strong documentation and compliance capability.
• Ability to rapidly process and interpret complex information from multiple sources, triage risk and respond to incidents.
• Current driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and probity clearances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visits to services to provide support and guidance to staff in trauma informed best practice, underpinned by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model.
• Promote safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful environments for all individuals in our care.
• Respond promptly and effectively to any incidents that occur during shifts.
• Provide oversight, direction, and reassurance to on shift teams.
• Step in to cover staffing vacancies or emergencies when required.
• Review the care environment to maintain a clean, safe home for young people.
• Ensure rostered staff comply with WHS requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Documentation

Risk triage

Incidents response

Education

Diploma in community/youth/social work

Job description

Support children and young people in Out-of-Home Care and drive positive outcomes by embedding trauma-informed, culturally safe practices and ensuring compliance with standards and legislation.

About the Role

The On Call Incident Response role is a full-time permanent position and will involve an 8-hour shift pattern between the hours of hours 5pm to 7am, Wednesdays to Sundays.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 entertainment card
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for career development and growth pathways
• Supportive and values-driven team culture
• Discounts on dining, travel, and retail

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct visits to services to provide support and guidance to staff in trauma informed best practice, underpinned by the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention model
• Promote safe, nurturing, and culturally respectful environments for all individuals in our care
• Respond promptly and effectively to any incidents that occur during shifts
• Provide oversight, direction, and reassurance to on shift teams
• Step in to cover staffing vacancies or emergencies when required
• Review the care environment to maintain a clean, safe home for young people
• Ensure rostered staff comply with WHS requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum Diploma (or working towards) in community, youth, or social work
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices
• Strong documentation and compliance capability
• Ability to rapidly process and interpret complex information from multiple sources, triage risk and respond to incidents
• Current driver’s license, reliable vehicle, 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.

We Celebrate Diversity

Lifestyle Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTI communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.