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

A place where your purpose matters. Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

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.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

We are seeking an experienced subject matter expert to lead a 12-month review of our service offer in the Australian humanitarian and settlement sector, working with colleagues in national operations and the wider global movement as well as local sector partners.

Reporting to our Deputy CEO and Head of Strategy and Partnerships, you’ll make an impact by:

• Developing and/or sustaining strategic partnerships and alliances including with Save the Children members, country offices and global Migration & Displacement specialists.
• Lead service design and innovation across the national humanitarian and settlement portfolio, drawing on internal co-design specialists to ensure our work is guided by lived experience, and
• Support strategic growth of Save the Children’s Australian source to settlement services

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience leading service delivery in the Australian humanitarian and settlement sector, with an evidenced commitment to incorporating client voice into design and CQI
• Strong presentation and influencing skills, with the confidence and capability to lead negotiations and act as local subject matter expert for Save the Children Australia
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong and respectful relationships with diverse stakeholders and community groups, with well-established networks,
• A strongly collaborative way of working, with the ability to influence, test and learn.

A place to belong:

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort.

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Sound interesting? We’d love to hear from you!

Please submit an expression of interest by COB – 17th June 2024. This should include:

• No more than 1 page summarising in dot points experiences and expertise (individual or agency) most relevant to the requirements of the role as listed above
• Individual curriculum vitae/s and contact details of at least two referees

For more information or a copy of the Position Description feel free to reach out directly to our Deputy CEO and Head of Strategy and Partnerships, Simone Gianelli, at [email protected] with any questions.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its 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 at [email protected]. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, 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.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.