Team Leader Mobile Youth Outreach, Short Term Remand Pilot

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organization, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement dedicated to ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. The organization focuses on providing quality services to children and their caregivers across every state and territory, including remote areas and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 people, 54 reasons emphasizes diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs, creating a strong and united team that celebrates the unique value each individual brings to the organization.

Job Overview:
The Team Leader for the Mobile Youth Outreach, Short Term Remand pilot in Wagga Wagga is responsible for guiding a dynamic service that meets children and young people aged 10-17 years in crisis. This role involves shaping an innovative model that enables the organization to respond faster and intervene earlier, ultimately creating better outcomes for at-risk youth. The position requires calm leadership, sharp judgment, and a deep understanding of youth justice and culturally aware practices. The Team Leader will inspire a team to deliver exceptional care in various environments, including schools and community settings, while ensuring that the child’s voice remains central to the services provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will lead and develop a dedicated team, providing professional supervision and support. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the Mobile Youth Outreach program in Wagga. The role also involves building strong relationships with local Elders, Aboriginal organizations, schools, community members, local councils, police, youth justice, health, and education sectors. The Team Leader will oversee day-to-day operations, including service delivery, budget management, administration, risk management, and compliance. Additionally, the role requires conducting outreach activities, representing the organization at relevant meetings and forums, and ensuring the program meets its objectives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive, high-performing team. A strong understanding of child and youth-centered, family-focused approaches in service provision is essential. Experience working with children, young people, and families from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds is required. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for supporting a high-performing team to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to complex scenarios. Strong planning and event delivery skills for community engagement are also necessary, as well as a current valid driver’s license.

Educational Background:
While specific educational qualifications are not detailed in the job description, candidates are typically expected to have relevant qualifications in social work, youth work, or a related field that supports their understanding of youth justice and community services.

Experience:
The position requires significant experience in juvenile justice reform, youth development, and managing high-quality, child-and family-centered services. Proven experience in leading teams and delivering effective programs for children and young people, particularly those who have interacted with the justice system, is essential. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of building trusted community networks and relationships, as well as a commitment to continuous personal and professional development.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additional language skills, particularly those relevant to the local community, may be considered advantageous.

Additional Notes:
This is a part-time position (22.8 hours per week, Mondays to Thursdays) with a maximum term until June 30, 202

• The role requires travel up to 25% of the time to various locations within Wagga Wagga, including schools and community settings. The compensation includes a generous award rate salary (Level 6.1 – currently $55.72 per hour) plus superannuation and full salary packaging benefits. Employees are also offered extra leave, support for workplace wellness, opportunities for career development, and a highly inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.