Are you keen for an outback adventure with weekends spent camping, fishing, 4 wheel driving or maybe heading out to restaurants and movies, or maybe 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.

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-time, maximum term position based in Mount Isa you’ll inspire a dedicated team to accomplish ambitious goals for the Domestic/Family Violence Specialist Service including the Mount Isa After Hours (MIAH) response team and the Mt Isa HRT (High Risk Team). As a leader, you’ll contribute to strategies that enhance safety and reduce future risk of experiences of violence through the team’s counselling and case management support for aggrieved adults, children and young people. Due to the after-hours nature of the MIAH response, you may occasionally be required to work 8pm to midnight weekdays and weekends to provide support and backfill to the MIAH roster as required. You’ll be part of our Queensland Programs team and report to the Regional Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Leading, developing and motivating a dedicated and driven team
• Providing formal professional supervision (minimum monthly)
• Supporting and monitoring the programs to ensure we meet targets
• Building relationships with the local community
• Actively assisting staff to develop case plans, safety plans and providing feedback regularly
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

Does this sound like you?

You’re an enthusiastic and committed leader who understands that children’s right to safety, survival, development and participation is core to the way we work. You’re active, creative and flexible in your approach to working with families and children, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally sensitive framework within communities working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You have the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations at all levels, and you can supervise, coach and mentor others with an empathetic approach.

This role requires:

• Experience in conducting safety and risk assessments for DFV and sexual violence
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to build a cohesive and high performing team
• Commitment to culturally safe work practices and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate activities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and de-escalate complex scenarios
• 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 Level 6.1) plus full salary packaging benefits (please use this linkto see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
• Festive leave in addition to regular leave benefits
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• 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, Wednesday 19th April, 2023

Position Description – Team Leader – Mt Isa/Gulf DFVSS

For more information about this position, please contact Elvene Whitbread on 0432 053 909 or elvene.whitbread54reasons.org.au

Program Profile – click here

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.