Assistant House Manager | Supported Independent Living
●Location: North Shore (Roseville, NSW)
●Work Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Roster flexibility required)
●Sector: Disability Support / Social Enterprise
🛑 CRITICAL REQUIREMENT: PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is a Senior/Step-Up leadership role, not an entry-level position. To be considered for this role, you must possess:
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Prior SIL Experience: Proven experience working as a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, or Assistant House Manager specifically within a Supported Independent Living
(SIL) or group home environment.
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Complex Behaviour Expertise: Demonstrated, hands-on experience supporting individuals with complex behaviors, including the practical implementation of Positive Behaviour
Support (PBS) strategies.
Candidates who do not clearly demonstrate both of these criteria in their resume will not be shortlisted.
About the Opportunity
At Fighting Chance and BASE Housing Collective, we are redefining accommodation for people with disabilities. Our innovative Supported Independent Living (SIL) model places housemates and their
families at the absolute center of decision-making through a unique Family Governance approach.
We are seeking a values-driven, experienced Assistant House Manager to join our warm, person-centered home in Roseville. You will assist in leading a dedicated team providing high-quality care to three dynamic young women who have unique behavioral and complex support needs.
What We Offer You
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Increase Your Take-Home Pay: Access to competitive salary packaging.
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Career Growth: Ongoing mentoring, clear career development pathways, and specialized
training.
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Strong Leadership: Work alongside a supportive management team with genuine lived
experience.
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Perks: Flexible working arrangements and employee referral bonuses.
Key Responsibilities
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Leadership & Roster Management: Assist in leading, onboarding, and mentoring a team of support workers. Manage weekly staff rosters.
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Direct Support: Work actively on the weekly roster to provide high-quality direct support (including personal care, mealtime assistance, medication administration, and behavioral support).
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On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call roster, providing after-hours, weekend, and overnight support when needed.
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Compliance & Operations: Ensure high standards of compliance with NDIS legislation, medication guidelines, vehicle checks, and safety audits.
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Family Collaboration: Build strong, trusting relationships with housemates and families,
championing our Family Governance approach.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience & Attributes:
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Mandatory: Proven experience in a leadership or senior capacity (Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, etc.) within a SIL environment.
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Mandatory: Strong, demonstrated capability in managing complex behaviors and executing PBS plans.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, with the ability to liaise compassionately with families.
- Strong organizational skills with proficiency in Google Drive and CRM platforms.
- Compliance & Logistics:
- Flexibility to work a varied roster (mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts).
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Valid Working with Children Check / Relevant State Child Protection Clearance.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Full NSW Driver’s Licence (or P2) and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Valid right to work in Australia.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Child Safety
We actively encourage applications from
people with disability, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Fighting Chance is a Child Safe
Organisation with zero tolerance for harm, abuse, or neglect. All staff are
expected to uphold our strict Code of Conduct and Child Protection Practices.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you meet the mandatory SIL and Complex Behaviour requirements outlined
above, please click ‘Apply’ and submit your resume alongside a brief cover
letter highlighting your relevant experience.
