About Us
At Treehouse we are creating “innovative families”, a living arrangement between trained professionals and children/young people who have experienced trauma neglect or abuse. We work together, with children and young people, encouraging them to begin the process of moving through their trauma. Allowing them a safe space to build rapport, form attachments and feel confident to transition out of survival mode.

We nurture and encourage them to develop their identity and sense of self, fostering their physical, emotional, social and psychological wellbeing to better themselves and their future lives.

The role:
Treehouse is seeking an experienced and compassionate Area Manager to lead our Out of Home Care services. Reporting to the CEO, you’ll oversee multiple residential houses and support up to seven House Supervisors to ensure high quality care for young people in our programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee case management compliance, reporting, and incident reviews in line with Treehouse policies.
• Lead, support, and supervise House Supervisors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and team development.
• Attend stakeholder and case management meetings; support investigations relating to child protection as needed.
• Manage rosters, emergency shift coverage, and liaise with external staffing providers where required.
• Monitor budgets, ensure WHS and NSW Child Safe Standards are met, and provide regular reports to leadership.
• Participate in the on-call support roster to assist residential teams across the region.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years experience in residential care, with at least 3 in a management role
• Relevant diploma or degree in Social Sciences or similar (or currently working towards one)
• NSW Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and consent for Residential Care Workers Register
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain within 1 month)
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence

Why work for Treehouse Innovative Families?

• Attractive award remuneration plus penalties and 12% superannuation.
• Birthday day off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Full access to an internal learning and development officer and a modern training platform, including free training opportunities such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Mental Health First Aid.
• Access for you and your family to our wellness platform, SONDER.
• Generous annual personal wellbeing budget.
• Fantastic wellbeing initiatives, including in person team events, RUOK Day, and September.
• The opportunity to be part of a diverse and passionate team that feels like a family, working in a challenging role and making a real impact on the lives of young people.

Please note the residential care worker register is now active. As part of this process we will require, with consent, to add you to the register. For further information please visit: www.ocg.nsw.gov.au

How to apply: Click apply now!
If interested in applying for the role, please apply through the recruitment platform attaching your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection requirements. Successful applicants will be contacted by Human Resources for a phone interview. We look forward to receiving your application.
Candidates of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background are encouraged to apply.

Treehouse Innovative Families promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and encourages applications from people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background. Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse background.’

Treehouse Innovative Families promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, and encourages applications from Aboriginal peoples. Applicants are welcome to elaborate on experience they may have working with Aboriginal children and/or communities

Treehouse Innovative Families promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.