House Manager (Immediate Transition Model)

Details

• Full Time Position

• Sydney West and North

Wesley Dalmar OOHC is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity to manage an exciting Programme in Sydney’s West and North. Duties include managing and leading a team of Direct Care and Youth workers to support Children and Young people in a 1:1 home-based, culturally appropriate, nurturing trauma informed and predictable setting. The ITM aims to provide short term care (up to three months) to vulnerable children and young people in OOHC and assist in transitioning them to more permanent care options. You will be a highly motivated creative and innovative individual who thrives on challenges, problem solving, and is committed to providing the best level care and support possible to our children and young people.

This is a full time 38 hour per week position that will be based in the home.

Essential criteria:

• A Diploma or Degree from a recognised tertiary institution in a relevant discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience working in OOHC or with children and/or young people with high needs/Trauma
• Demonstrated Supervisory experience
• Ability to develop professional partnerships.
• Proven organisational skills and ability to multi task and prioritise workloads.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work within budget.
• Strong organisational skills in processes and procedures.
• Ability to work as part of a team and a demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated high level communication (written and verbal), negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Sound record keeping, data collection and management, statistical analysis, report writing and computer skills including an ability to concisely and accurately record all key interactions.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence and a willingness to travel as required.
• Willingness to affirm Wesley Missions vision, mission and values.
• First Aid certificate

Wesley Mission provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. Salary and conditions of employment are based on the Social Community Home Care and Disability Award (SCHADS Level 6) with generous salary packaging opportunities including a fully maintained vehicle for personal use.

Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

For further information contact Tim Goble – Operations Manager, OOHC

Tim.goble@wesleymission.org.au or 0400 546786

Emailed applications must address the above essential and desirable criteria to:

Charlie.Doane@wesleymission.org.au

Applications close: 5pm Wednesday August 15^th 2026

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values and Worker code of conduct. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission. Wesley Mission is committed to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. Guided by our vision of doing all the good we can because every life matters, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and social demographics, and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.