Team Leader – Youth Services

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and a global movement focused on ensuring that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity. The organization is dedicated to providing quality services to children and their caregivers across every state and territory, including regions, remote areas, and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons emphasizes diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can feel valued and supported.

Job Overview:
In this full-time, maximum term position based in Kununurra, you will lead a team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. The Team Leader – Youth Services will provide operational leadership and coordination across various programs, including Youth Justice, the Youth Hub, and Night Patrol services. This role is crucial in ensuring culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-led responses to vulnerable young people, particularly Aboriginal youth. You will be responsible for implementing innovative solutions that transform the lives of children and young people, with a strong focus on prevention, safety, and positive engagement. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be expected to build relationships with partner organizations and advocate for young people and families in a respectful, strengths-based manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:
As the Team Leader, your duties will include leading and developing a dedicated team, building relationships with community organizations and service providers, representing Youth Services at community meetings and interagency forums, supporting community-led solutions, and advocating for young people and families. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating activities, managing competing priorities and complex scenarios, and ensuring that the services provided are culturally appropriate and trauma-informed. Additionally, you will oversee case management processes and ensure that the team meets and exceeds objectives to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.

Required Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you will need proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive team. You should have experience in case management and working with young people, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and complex scenarios. A current valid driver’s license is required, and relevant degree qualifications in youth work, social work, social science, education, or psychology are highly desirable.

Educational Background:
Candidates should possess relevant degree qualifications in fields such as youth work, social work, social science, education, or psychology. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively support and manage youth services.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have significant experience in leadership roles, particularly in managing teams and working with young people. Experience in case management and the ability to navigate complex scenarios is crucial for success in this role. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track record of achieving positive outcomes in similar settings, particularly in regional and remote community environments.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Knowledge of Aboriginal languages or cultural competency may be considered advantageous, given the focus on supporting Aboriginal youth and communities.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time, maximum term position expected to last through June 2027, with the potential for extension. The organization offers relocation assistance and rental subsidies for candidates who may need to relocate. The position comes with an award rate salary (currently Level 6.1 - $55.72 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits, five weeks of annual leave, and additional leave options. Employees are also entitled to return flights home every 12 months if relocating, an air-conditioning subsidy, and a generous annual remote location allowance. The organization is committed to workplace wellness and provides access to a free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program.