54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that everyone understands their rights. So that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

We champion the children, young people and families we work with. We are inspired by the curiosity and creativity of children and motivated by the love of those who care for them.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

Where you come in:

In this full position maximum term (until June 2024) role based in Brisbane, you’ll work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse families with multiple and complex needs who have been assessed as not meeting the threshold for statutory intervention, but who require significant support to improve family wellbeing and reduce risk of harm to children. As part of our Intensive Family Support – CALD team, you’ll report to our Team Leader, Florence Opaye.

You will make an impact by:

• Work with vulnerable families who have children aged 0-18 years, identifying areas of concern in parenting / family wellbeing and develop a case management strategy through collaborative planning with families to address these issues.
• Build and maintain strong networks, service delivery partnerships, and effective referral pathways
• Collecting and recording data and information for accountability, evaluation and reporting
• Provide evidence-based parenting information and education material
• Promote skill development through modelling, practice, discussion and other practical support

Does this sound like you?

You have experience working collaboratively with families to achieve the best outcomes for children. A sound understanding of the impact of trauma on child development and case management skills to support parents and carers around the needs of children to increase safety and promote overall family functioning.

This role requires:

• Understanding of the issues affecting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse peoples in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse peoples
• Understanding of how trauma impacts child development
• Strong computer and data collection skills
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills
• Driver’s licence

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

We are creative, connected and accountable, bringing energy, guts and ideas to all we do to champion children in Australia and partner with families, communities and partners to bring about change.

Our people work from both home and office, with important moments held in-person to foster belonging and support professional development. Our leave provisions include personal, ceremonial and family violence leave as well as the ability to purchase additional leave. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (slightly above SCHADS Level 4.1 – $39.59 hourly rate) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development

For more information regarding the employee benefits of the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Sound interesting?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close 4pm AEST, Friday 7^th July 2023.

Position Description – Family Support Specialist

For more information about this position, please contact Florence Opaye on 0438996779 or [email protected].

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment – so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know! We’re dedicated to ensuring 54 reasons is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

54 reasons is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.