Are you keen for an outback adventure with weekends spent camping, fishing, 4 wheel driving or maybe heading out to restaurants and movies, or participating in a host of sporting activities including golf would be more appealing. The community of Mt Isa has all this and more – we would love the opportunity to show you the beauty of outback Queensland, rich in history and culture.

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

Proudly part of the Save the Children 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:

As the Senior Practitioner for the Local Level Alliance you will make an impact through:

• Identifying key agencies and programs that contribute to the service systems across the Mt Isa/Gulf Region for vulnerable children and their families
• Coordination of forums and support the development of working parties and other activities that promote service delivery collaboration
• Assisting in the identification of service system gaps and communicating the information to peak bodies within the sector including decision makers
• Co-ordination of and support to Local Level Alliance/s when required

Does this sound like you?

You’re a highly knowledgeable practitioner with well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, demonstrated ability to facilitate high level meetings and case management experience.

This role requires:

• Sound knowledge of the community service sector; including the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander organisations and services for families, children and young people
• Demonstrated ability to identify available services and service gaps; building on community capacity to provide more efficient service provision for families and a thriving local community
• Ability to build relationships, liaise and work collaboratively with program stakeholders, community members, relevant Government and non-Government organisations
• Strong communication skills and experience in report writing
• Strong time management and organisation skills
• Experience leading community meetings, networks, workshops and events
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability work effectively in a team
• Demonstrated experience in liaising with LLA working groups and providing information relating to emerging trends, issues, needs, opportunities and challenges
• Effective communication skills – written, verbal, interpersonal; including report-writing, presentations and meeting facilitation / participation
• Knowledge and/or experience in handling child protection concerns and processes
• Demonstrated competence in use of business technology, internet and desktop applications such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel spreadsheets, database packages and web-based information sharing portals

This role requires:

• Qualifications and/or equal experience in Social Work, Psychology, Social Sciences, Community Services or Community Development, with a focus on child and family service delivery
• Knowledge or an interest in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cross-cultural environments

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 680+ 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.

Other benefits include:

• Relocation assistance potentially available, if not based in Mount Isa
• Award rate salary (slightly above SCHADS Level 5.1) plus full salary packaging benefits (please use this linkto see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
• Festive leave in addition to regular annual leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and regular monthly supervision
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Friendly and flexible work environment

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 one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section below.

Applications close 4pm AEST, Monday 17th April 2023.

Position Description – Senior Practitioner

For any queries, please contact Elvene Whitbread, Regional Manager on mobile: 0432 053 909 or via email: [email protected]

54 reasons is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.

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.