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, young people and their caregivers, advocating with them so that they 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 max-term full-time position (through to December 2024 with possibility of extension), based in our Wagga office, with travel to Junee, Adelong, Batlow, Tumbarumba and Tumut, you will inspire a team of passionate and talented individuals to accomplish ambitious goals for the Mobile Youth Outreach programs and the Bushfire Recovery program reporting to our Regional Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading and developing a dedicated and driven team, including providing professional supervision.
• Supporting the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of two Mobile Youth Outreach programs in Wagga and Junee as well as the Bushfire Recovery program in Snowy Valleys.
• Building strong relationships with the local community, local councils, police, youth justice, health and education and confidence in the programs.
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program, including service delivery, budgets, administration, risk management and compliance.

Does this sound like you?

You’re an enthusiastic and committed leader with demonstrated experience in driving high quality child and youth centred, family focused service provision and managing a high performing team. Your highly developed cultural awareness and sensitivity, partnered with excellent communication skills, will enable you to build strong community networks and lasting relationships. You’re not afraid of a challenge and constantly seek to grow and develop.

This role requires:

• Proven leadership skills, the ability to nurture a cohesive, agile, high performing team.
• Ability to drive and role model child and youth centred, family focused approach in service provision within a team.
• Experience working with children, young people and families of various cultural backgrounds, inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD backgrounds.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond to complex scenarios.
• Ability to plan and deliver events for children, young people and families in community.
• Current valid 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 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. Remuneration is benchmarked and we offer full non-profit salary packaging benefits.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS 6.1 – $51.90 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Outcomes management training and monthly supervision sessions.
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits.
• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development.
• Internal employment and development opportunities.

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 29th September 2023.

Position Description – Team Leader, Mobile Youth Outreach and Bushfire Recovery Programs

For more information about this position, please contact: Louise Clarke at [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.