Job Description
At MANAWISE Care, we're looking for a motivated and compassionate Care Leader to join our Mackay team - someone who's ready to inspire others while making a meaningful difference every single day.
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Why This Role Matters
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This isn't just a leadership role; it's an opportunity to shape futures.
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As a Care Leader, you'll guide a dedicated team delivering 24/7 residential care to young people in out-of-home care. You'll create a safe, reliable, and nurturing environment where young people feel supported, heard, and empowered to grow.
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If you're driven by purpose and passionate about people, this is your chance to lead from the front and create lasting, positive change.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Reporting to the Area Manager, you'll bring your leadership and youth work experience together to:
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Lead, inspire, and develop your team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and excellence
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Ensure high-quality, person-centred care that promotes safety, stability, and positive outcomes
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Support and mentor staff, including onboarding, training, and ongoing development
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Drive best practice care planning, contributing to innovative, outcomes-focused strategies
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Build strong, professional relationships with stakeholders, families, and external partners
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Oversee case management responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all legislative and organisational requirements
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Manage rosters effectively, balancing service needs, cost considerations, and award compliance
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Participate in the after-hours on-call roster, supporting your team when it matters most
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What Sets You Apart
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You're not just experienced, you're values-driven, proactive, and genuinely committed to improving the lives of young people.
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You bring:
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A passion for supporting vulnerable young people and helping them reach their potential
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Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
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Strong experience in residential care settings
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A Diploma-level qualification in a relevant field
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Solid understanding of the Child Protection Act **** and trauma-informed care
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Confidence in balancing leadership, compliance, and hands-on support
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Current QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
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Demonstrated experience in a similar leadership role
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National Police Check
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First Aid & CPR Certificate
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Ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Child Safety and Personal History Screening (LCS)
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Why Join MANAWISE Care?
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At MANAWISE Care, our values aren't just words, they guide everything we do. We deliver therapeutic care services across Queensland with a genuine "care at the core" approach. That means we invest in our people, support their growth, and empower them to do meaningful work that changes lives.
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As a Care Leader, you'll be joining a passionate, purpose-driven team where your leadership truly matters - not just to your colleagues, but to every young person in our care.
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📌 Care Leader (Mackay) (North Mackay)
🏢 MANAWISE Group
📍 North Mackay