About the Role
Morgan’s Grove is seeking a full-time House Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our cooperative group home, providing accommodation support services for two young adults living with complex support needs.
This is a hands-on, live-in role. The successful candidate will reside on the premises and spend the majority of their working week providing direct face-to-face support to residents, with time also dedicated to practice leadership, clinical coordination and administration.
Morgan’s Grove is supported by a multidisciplinary team including ABA technicians, speech therapists, physiotherapists and behaviour support practitioners. As House Manager you will work alongside this team on the floor.
Working Hours
Full-time position, with hours structured to meet the needs of Morgan’s Grove and its residents:
- Approximately 28 to 30 hours per week of direct resident support across rostered shifts
- Approximately 8 to 10 hours per week of practice leadership and administration
- Flexibility to adjust shift patterns to suit resident routines and the staffing roster
About Morgan’s Grove
Morgan’s Grove is a cooperative home operating within SILC (Supporting Independent Living Co-operative), a family-governed NDIS-registered cooperative provider based in Sydney.
Our vision is a world where people with disability are known, celebrated and supported to live rich, connected lives in homes they choose, with people they choose.
Our mission is to create a great, sustainable home and life experience for our residents, guided by six values: being, becoming, believing, belonging, blessing and being blessed.
Key Responsibilities
Full details of responsibilities are provided in the attached Key Responsibilities document. In summary, this role encompasses:
Direct Support to Residents
The primary focus of the role, including personal care, therapy program implementation, behaviour support, community access and shift-based rostered work.
Coordination of Resident Support
Liaising with families, healthcare professionals and allied health providers; maintaining documentation; supporting NDIS plan processes.
Practice Leadership and Operational Duties
Leading the support team on the floor, overseeing daily operations, managing rostering and embedding quality practice across the home.
Supporting Residents in Their Chosen Lifestyle
Morgan’s Grove residents have chosen to live in accordance with Christian values and practices, and the House Manager will respectfully support them in maintaining these as part of person-centred care. Applicants from all faith backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Essential Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 3 years in the disability sector or residential care providing direct support to people with complex needs
- Willingness to provide live-in support and care
- Providing personal care, daily living support and rostered team environments
- Skill in ABA program management and positive behaviour support
- Managing self-injurious behaviours in line with NDIS standards
- Coordinating speech therapy and physiotherapy home programs
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding of person-centred care and NDIS participant needs
- Sound knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards and best practice approaches
- Ability to remain calm and responsive in complex behavioural and medical situations
- Strong organisational, communication and relationship-building skills
Qualifications and Checks
- Full work rights in Australia
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence (or willingness to obtain)
- Understanding of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the NDIS Code of Conduct
Desirable
- Roster and budget management experience
- Understanding of autism, epilepsy and cerebral palsy and the function of behaviour
- Experience supporting young adults living with complex disabilities
What We Offer
- Full-time permanent position
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Salary packaging option of up to $15,899
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A supportive, inclusive and values-driven work environment
How to Apply
Please apply via Seek with a brief cover letter addressing the questions below and your current resume.
Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. We want to hear from you in your own words.
Cover Letter Questions
- What methods do you use to build strong relationships with residents, families and multidisciplinary teams?
- Please share an example of a time you supported a team through a complex staffing situation, a change management project or a resident-related challenge. What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
- How would you approach meeting NDIS Practice Standards while managing risk and ensuring effective quality systems are in place?
- How do you support and empower teams to deliver high quality care to residents, while fostering staff engagement and job satisfaction?
- Why do you think this role is the right next step for you?
Equal Opportunity Employment
SILC is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or other protected attributes.
