Queensland has the highest remand rates in Australia and 54 reasons’ MyJust Bail and Youth Support Team programs are focused on turning this statistic around. We need you to lead a dedicated team to help young people involved with the youth justice system to take the steps to become the best they can be, through practical support, case management and advocacy. In this varied and challenging role, you’ll manage and develop the program through team leadership, individual work and group work.
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 permanent position, based in our Townsville Office with travel to Mackay and Hervey Bay, you will inspire a team of passionate and talented individuals to accomplish ambitious goals for the Youth Support programs including our MyJust Bail Support team 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 the MyJust program Building relationships with the local community and confidence in the program 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 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 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 child centred, family focussed 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 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 - $49.83 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you! Professional supervision 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, Friday 12th May 2023.
Position Description – Youth Support Team Leader
For more information about this position, please contact Anne Hodge on anne.hodge@54reasons.org.au
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.