54 reasons is leading a new Youth Justice Pilot program, aiming to reduce the volume of children and young people aged 10 – 17 experiencing avoidable short-term remand, in particular the overrepresentation of Aboriginal young people. Join our passionate new team in this newly created role, focusing on early intervention and creating a space where young people can build positive relationships through strengths-based engagement and support.

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 part-time, permanent position (3 days per week, with potential additional days as required through to June 2024), you’ll work with children, young people and families across the Mobile Youth Outreach service, as components of the Short Term Remand Pilot Project. You’ll assist in the delivery of mobile programs that provide assertive outreach and after school programming for young people and community events in the Wagga Wagga region. Reporting to the Team Leader, you’ll utilise group facilitation skills and a variety of creative digital technologies from the Mobile Youth Van to meet young people where they’re at.

You will make an impact by:

• Supporting Mobile Youth Outreach programming and community events
• Providing community-based groupwork and co-facilitating activities
• Liaising with 54 reasons staff to support referral pathways
• Providing client transport as required
• Building meaningful, respectful connections with children, young people and families, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds

Does this sound like you?

You’re truly passionate about standing up for children and young people. You respond calmly to crisis situations, and your background is in Youth Work, Social Work or a similar field. Your thorough understanding of the impacts of trauma, coupled with your communication and relationship building skills, will enable you to build connections to support children and young people to lead a brighter future. You’re proactive and creative and comfortable working with young people of all ages. Finally, you’re an independent self-starter who is happy to work remotely when not delivering programs.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in working with young people and families who have experienced trauma, in particular Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and families
• Knowledge and experience working in the area of Tolland, Wagga Wagga
• Experience in facilitating training and/or group-based service delivery
• Cert IV or Diploma level qualifications in Youth Work or a related field, or relevant experience
• High level of communication and organisational skills
• Driver’s licence and willingness to drive a van

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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 approximately 1100 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.

Other benefits include:

• Award rate salary (Level 3.1 – $36 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Gifted festive leave between Christmas and New Year, in addition to regular leave benefits
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP and professional supervision
• Opportunity to work on additional projects alongside business as usual
• 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 one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close: 4pm AEDT, 26^th January 2024

For more information about this position or a copy of the PD, please contact Sebastian Cottam, Team Leader, 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 Save the Children 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.

Save the Children 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.

• Prior experience in working with youth in group settings.
• Knowledge/experience in the programming educational/recreational activities for children and young people.
• Knowledge/experience working with culturally diverse communities and families, particularly those of refugee and migrant backgrounds.