Regional Residential Care Supervisor

I Work For Sa; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid Parental and Partner Leave

Salary Packaging

Health and Fitness Perks

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

The Department for Child Protection is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead Residential Care services across Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie. You will balance team leadership with operational oversight, visiting sites as required and using a fleet vehicle for work travels.

The role is primarily office-based with travel to regional locations. Based in Whyalla with flexible location, you will mentor staff, manage placements, and ensure safe, high-quality care for children and young

Qualifications

• You are an experienced leader who can manage staff, resolveconflict and provide practical advice on residential carepractices
• You can analyse problems and develop sound solutionsinformed by relevant policies, procedures and legislation
• You understand child and adolescent development, care andprotection needs, and crisis intervention strategies
• You can identify when programs need to change and guideimprovements to meet care needs
• You recognise the impacts of colonisation and trauma onAboriginal children and families and are committed to improvingoutcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading a 24-hour workforce to provide safe, culturallyresponsive care
• Building staff capability through mentoring, performancemanagement and reflective practice
• Managing staffing and resources to meet individual careneeds, including placement decisions and safety planning
• Coordinating with case teams, families and other servicesto support positive outcomes and connections with family andcommunity
• Overseeing residential house operations and ensuringfacilities are safe and well maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Conflict resolution

Residential care practices

Education

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Intervention

HLTAID012 First Aid

Psychological suitability assessment

South Australian driver’s license

Job description

The Department for Child Protection is seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead Residential Care services across Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie. You will balance team leadership with operational oversight, visiting sites as required and using a fleet vehicle for work travels.

The role is primarily office-based with travel to regional locations. Based in Whyalla with flexible location, you will mentor staff, manage placements, and ensure safe, high-quality care for children and young