Full-time term vacancies available until 13 November 2026

Make a real difference as a Residential Care leader

Employer contribution of 12% towards your superannuation.

Role Details:
Step into a leadership role that truly makes a difference. As a Supervisor within Residential Care, you'll lead a team dedicated to creating safe, nurturing homes for children and young people who need them most. You'll guide and develop staff, ensure quality therapeutic programs, and drive a culture of safety, learning and care. This is a chance to combine your leadership skills with your passion for helping others, building strong teams and changing lives along the way.

Regional Locations:
Whyalla / Port Augusta / Port Pirie
Living in the northern country means enjoying a relaxed coastal and regional lifestyle with a strong sense of community. Surrounded by pristine beaches, rugged landscapes, and vibrant townships, the area offers great fishing, water sports, and outdoor adventures right at your doorstep. With affordable housing, quality schools, and a welcoming local spirit, it's a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Working in the northern country gives you the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while being part of a close and supportive team.

Mount Gambier
Living in Mount Gambier means being part of a thriving regional hub known for its stunning natural landmarks like the Blue Lake and cave gardens. With a blend of city convenience and country charm, Mount Gambier offers excellent schools, cafes, and a welcoming community. Working here provides the chance to contribute to meaningful outcomes for children and families across the Limestone Coast, supported by a collaborative and passionate local team.

For more information on these locations, click here for more info.

In this role, you will

Lead, coach and mentor a team of staff to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care.

Build and maintain safe, nurturing environments that promote wellbeing and belonging.

Manage performance, professional development and reflective practice within your team.

Oversee daily operations including staffing, safety, facilities and financial resources.

Partner with other agencies and professionals to ensure holistic and coordinated support.

To be successful
You are a confident and compassionate leader who thrives on supporting others to achieve their best. You bring strong people management skills and the ability to inspire, guide and develop teams in complex care environments.

You understand the needs of children and young people in care and use your practical problem-solving and risk management skills to ensure safety, stability and growth. With your sound knowledge of legislation, therapeutic practice and community partnerships, you create a workplace built on respect, accountability and purpose.

If you're ready to lead with heart and make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply.

Special Conditions:
Essential:

Will be required to undertake and successfully complete the Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Intervention within twelve months of commencing employment.

A current HLTAID004 - Provide Emergency First Aid in an Education Care Setting Certificate.

Required to maintain a satisfactory psychological suitability assessment to work with children and young people during employment.

A current South Australian driver's licence (P2 or above) and be able and willing to drive in the course of the duties.

To find out more about this role, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please click on the 'apply' button.

Enquiries: Tania Harrap - Manager, Residential Care on 0437 148 437 or email: [email protected]

The department values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community.

To apply for this role, please click the 'apply' button to be re-directed to the DCP Career Portal.

Applications Close: 17 November 2025 11:00 PM