In this varied and challenging role, you’ll work in our intensive youth mentoring programs in the beautiful Kimberley town of Kununurra. You’ll support young people to develop lasting links with the community and encourage active engagement with the services we are proud to deliver.

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:

Here you’re empowered to make a difference in children’s lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems.

In this full time, maximum term role (two years, with potential for permanency), based in Kununurra, you’ll work in partnership with local youth justice stakeholders to support targeted young offenders aged 10-18 to reduce offending. As part of our Kununurra Case Work Team, you’ll report to our Team Leader.

You will make a difference by:

• Engaging and building rapport with at-risk children, young people, families and community members
• Supporting young people to increase safety, positive community engagement, life skills and cultural connection
• Providing practical support, mentoring and advocacy for young people and their families (as required) with complex needs
• Collaborating with government and non-government services to work towards common goals

A place to feel valued:

You’re a highly flexible youth worker who is calm under pressure and loves to have positive impact working with traumatised youth. You have plenty of energy and a can-do attitude, which will help you make long-lasting relationships with disengaged youth and their families. We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

Bringing your best every day means:

• Demonstrated skills and experience in working with young people, in particular Aboriginal young people
• Demonstrated experience in case management
• A minimum of a Diploma in Youth Work, Psychology, Social Work (or a related field), or significant equivalent experience
• Driver’s licence

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

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 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:

• Award rate salary (SCHADS Level 4.1, $43.08 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions
• One week of additional annual leave (total of 5 weeks per year)
• Relocation assistance and rental subsidy (if relocating)
• Remote allowance of one flight per 12 months continued service (if relocating)
• Remote location allowance
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

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

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications close Wednesday 4^th September 2024.

Position Description – Youth Specialist Kununurra

More information about the program and the team that the role works in can be found in our Program Profile. For any queries about the position, please contact Steve Dyson on [email protected]. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.