About the business
At ac.care we want all country people to have a safe home, enough money to live on and strong, positive relationships. We are a non-government organisation (NGO) and our values - CARE (Compassion, Adaptability, Relationships and Excellence) underpins the work we do. Together, as one tea, we CARE to ensure all country people experience the same seamless and consistent ac.care service in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment. ac.care is aChild Safe Organisationand provides an environment where the safety of children and young people is our highest priority as well as providing culturally appropriate services.
Your leadership can make a difference at ac.care
Looking for a leadership role where you can create lasting change for children and young people? We're seeking a Regional Manager to lead our Residential Care services across the Limestone Coast, providing leadership and support to teams that create safe, stable and therapeutic environments where children and young people feel supported, connected and empowered to thrive.
About the role
Every child and young person deserves the chance to feel safe, valued and supported to reach their potential. As Regional Manager, you'll play a critical role in creating the conditions that make this possible. By leading and supporting Residential Care teams, you'll help ensure children and young people receive consistent, high-quality therapeutic care from people who are skilled, supported and committed to making a difference. This role is about more than managing services. It's about building strong teams, strengthening practice and fostering a culture where positive relationships, therapeutic care and continuous learning help children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes working closely with Team Leaders and Residential Care staff, you'll provide leadership, coaching and direction while driving service excellence across the region.
In this role, you will:




Lead and support Residential Care teams to deliver safe, high-quality services.
Provide coaching, supervision and leadership to Team Leaders and staff.
Promote therapeutic and trauma-responsive practices across all Residential Care homes.
Support recruitment, induction, training and professional development.
Monitor and review therapeutic care plans to ensure the needs of children and young people are being met.
Build strong working relationships with families, communities, government departments and key stakeholders.
Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with legislative and program requirements.
Oversee program budgets and resource management.
Participate in an after-hours on-call roster.
About you
We're looking for a leader who believes every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive and understand that positive outcomes are built on trust, relationships and the dedication of capable, supported teams. You lead with empathy, integrity and purpose, creating environments where people feel valued, empowered and motivated to do their best work. Most importantly, you're passionate about developing others and creating services that make a genuine and lasting difference in the lives of children, young people and their communities.
You'll bring:
Experience leading and supporting teams.
A solid understanding of therapeutic care and trauma-responsive practice.
The ability to build positive relationships with staff, stakeholders and partner agencies.
Strong understanding of cultural matters
Robust communication,



problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Experience managing service quality, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Financial and operational management experience.
Resilience, adaptability and a collaborative leadership style.
A commitment to safe and inclusive workplace practices.
Qualifications and experience
We're looking for candidates who have:
Relevant qualifications in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Social Sciences or a related field, with experience in Therapeutic Residential Care; or
Extensive experience in Therapeutic Residential Care and leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience leading, managing and developing teams.
Successful applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain:
Current South Australian Driver's Licence (Class C) or equivalent.
Working With Children Check.
National Police Check.
Psychological Suitability Assessment.
Child Safe Environments Certificate.
Why join ac.care?
At ac.care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Lead with purpose. Support great people. Help create safe homes and stronger futures for children and young people across the Limestone Coast. We know meaningful work starts with a supported workforce, which is why we invest in our people through leadership development, ongoing learning and opportunities for growth. When you join ac.care, you'll benefit from:
Meaningful work that contributes to stronger communities.
A leadership role that directly influences outcomes for children and young people.
Five weeks annual leave.
Flexible Working Arrangements
Salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
12% employer superannuation contribution.
Ongoing supervision, training and professional development.
Supportive leadership and collaborative teams.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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