Area Manager

About this role In this role, you’ll lead dedicated teams to deliver high‑quality, trauma‑informed services that reflect our Sanctuary Model values. You’ll create a positive, supportive environment where staff can thrive, while ensuring programs meet best practice standards and community needs. You’ll also represent MacKillop in the wider community, building strong partnerships and shaping services that empower young people towards independence. We’re seeking someone with senior experience in child protection, social work, or a related field, who brings strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Home‑Based Care and TCP frameworks, and a commitment to Aboriginal culture and values. You’ll be a strategic thinker, a motivator of people, and someone who thrives on collaboration and innovation. This is more than a management role it’s an opportunity to lead with purpose, inspire change, and leave a lasting impact. If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you. Fulltime opportunity based in our Barwon/WSW region within our Home‑Based Care and TCP Program. This position reports to the General Manager (Barwon/WSW). Key Selection Criteria: To be successful in this role, you will have: Relevant tertiary qualifications and evidence of senior level experience in social work, public policy, child protection, out of home care or a related discipline. A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families. Evidence of high level organisational and management skills to develop and improve programs to meet and/or exceed targets and deliver effective and successful outcomes. Proven ability to supervise, lead, motivate and develop high functioning client outcome focused teams. Experience as a member of a leadership team with the ability to work cross functionally at senior levels to deliver outcomes; proven networking, engagement and relationship building skills and the ability to represent the organisation in various forums. Understanding of and commitment to MacKillop objectives, ethos and values and Sanctuary Commitments. Our offer: Salary packaging–we can help you to maximise yoursalary packaging up to $18,550 per year, which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay. Paid Training that is industry specific including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Sanctuary and Cultural Awareness training. Fitness Passport - which is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. For a fraction of the price of a regular gym membership. Employee Assistance Program-Free access to a wide range of options with all aspects of life such as social, financial, physical, mental health by providing counselling and coaching supporting relating both to your circumstance, even including health advice from qualified nutritionists. Supportive Environment - Monthly supportive meetings with your direct manager. Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillop’s work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model, an evidence‑supported, whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma, and to heal. You must have a: Valid and current Driver’s Licence; Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop); Valid Employee Working with Children Check; Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application. Contact Shawit Tasaw at Our Commitment: MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s ability, cultural or linguistic backgrounds, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, intersex status, relationship status, religious or spiritual beliefs, socio‑economic status, and age. It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr