Tracking Code

4813-689

Job Description

 

In this exciting role in the Kimberley, you’ll lead a team that is focussed on positive outcomes for the local community, and you’ll have the chance to implement creative and innovative solutions aimed at transforming the lives of children and young people.

 

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 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 in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.

* * * Relocation assistance can be negotiated, and rental subsidies are available! ***

 

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time, maximum term position (through to June 2026, with potential for extension) based in our Kununurra office, you’ll support a local team to accomplish ambitious goals for our children, youth and families. Your areas of responsibility will include overseeing the alignment of the Communities for Children program to partner meaningfully with local Aboriginal Controlled Organisations, and the Kununurra Night Patrol and Youth Services. You’ll report to the Regional Manager.

 

You will make a difference by:

• Leading and developing a dedicated, values driven team
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the Communities for Children program, as well as the transition to partnering with Aboriginal controlled organisations
• Building relationships with partner community organisations

 

A place to feel valued:

You’re a highly flexible people leader who is calm under pressure and driven by the impact that quality programming can have for children, families and youth, particularly in a regional and remote community setting. You have a genuine passion to support and manage a high-performing team to meet and exceed objectives and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive team
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate activities
• Experience in case management and working with young people
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex scenarios
• Current valid driver’s licence
• Relevant degree qualifications in youth work, social work, social science, education, psychology (highly desirable)

 

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

 

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Award rate salary (currently Level 6.1 – $53.84 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, plus extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
• Relocation assistance (if relocating)
• Rental subsidy (if relocating)
• Return flights home every 12 months (if relocating)
• Remote living 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 by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

 

Applications close: Sunday 9^th March 2025.

 

Position Description: Team Leader

 

For more information about this position, please contact Camilla Bullen, Regional Manager, at [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.

 

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.

Job Location

Kununurra, Western Australia, Australia

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements