Team Leader

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers in various regions, remote areas, and capital cities. The organization is committed to creating meaningful, lasting change for children and families, emphasizing a holistic approach that prioritizes children's rights and voices.

Job Overview:
The Team Leader position is a full-time, permanent role based in Darwin, where the successful candidate will work as part of the Leadership and Program Delivery teams. The primary focus of this role is to support and empower staff while overseeing multiple programs, including Homelessness, Student Advocacy, and Youth Diversion. The Team Leader will champion a holistic approach to service delivery, ensuring that children's rights and voices are central to all aspects of the work. This position requires strong advocacy skills and the ability to guide teams effectively to create lasting change for children and families. The role involves a combination of leadership, program management, and direct advocacy work, making it essential for the candidate to have a deep commitment to the mission of the organization and a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will be responsible for supporting and supervising approximately 8 staff members, ensuring effective coordination and implementation of programs related to Homelessness, Student Advocacy, and Youth Diversion. The role includes holding a small caseload of complex Student Advocacy cases, providing case management and one-on-one advocacy for children's inclusion in education at Northern Territory Government schools. The Team Leader will also be tasked with liaising and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and funding partners, leading program reporting, and overseeing program delivery in accordance with key performance indicators. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to motivate and guide a high-performing team to achieve collective goals and positive outcomes for clients.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Team Leader position must possess a Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or an equivalent qualification, along with significant demonstrated experience in a similar role within the sector. Experience in providing advocacy support and knowledge of education systems in the Northern Territory is essential. Additionally, candidates should have experience supervising staff and managing or overseeing a program or service. Strong leadership skills are required to motivate and guide a high-performing team to achieve collective goals and program outcomes.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Diploma in Community Services, Youth Work, or an equivalent qualification. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of working with children, young people, and families, as well as the various programs and services offered by the organization.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have significant experience in a similar role within the sector, particularly in managing programs and supervising staff. Experience in advocacy support and knowledge of the education systems in the Northern Territory are also critical components of the required experience for this role. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully leading teams and achieving positive outcomes for clients.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication within the organization and with stakeholders. Additional language skills may be considered an asset, particularly in a diverse community setting.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time, permanent position based in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The organization offers a competitive salary of $55.72 per hour, along with access to full PBI salary packaging benefits. Employees are entitled to extra leave options to ensure optimal performance and well-being. The organization emphasizes a supportive work environment, providing professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions. Additionally, there is a strong commitment to workplace wellness, including access to a free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. The organization actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and is dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its workforce.