Youth Specialist

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 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 employees, 54 reasons emphasizes the importance of diversity in its team, reflecting the communities they serve and ensuring that all children receive the support they need.

Job Overview:
The Youth Specialist role is a full-time, maximum term position that will last until the end of September 202

• This position is part of the Youth Resilience and Support Service team, which aims to create lasting change for children throughout Sydney. The role involves significant travel (up to 75%) throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and potentially to regional locations to reach young people in various communities and settings. The Youth Specialist will engage with young people through proactive outreach, work within existing community networks to identify those who may benefit from additional support, provide case coordination, deliver psycho-education groups, and build strong relationships with schools, youth services, community organizations, and families. This hands-on, community-embedded role offers daily opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Youth Specialist will be responsible for engaging young people through proactive outreach across Randwick, Waverley, and Southwest Sydney. They will work within existing community networks to identify young individuals who may benefit from additional support. The role includes providing case coordination to ensure that young people are connected to the right services at the right time. The Youth Specialist will also deliver psycho-education groups, empowering young people with tools to understand and manage their wellbeing. Building strong relationships with schools, youth services, community organizations, and families is essential, as is the ability to adapt to the dynamic needs of the community and the young people served.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Youth Specialist position must possess trauma-informed experience supporting young people from diverse backgrounds in community settings. Strong clinical engagement skills are necessary to connect easily with young people and build safe, culturally responsive relationships. Experience in youth work or case management with young people experiencing complex needs is required, along with sound knowledge of child protection frameworks and safe practice. The ideal candidate should be a clear communicator, well organized, and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Educational Background:
While specific educational requirements are not detailed in the job description, it is generally expected that candidates will have relevant qualifications in social work, psychology, youth work, or a related field that equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to support at-risk youth effectively.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience in youth work or case management, particularly with young people facing complex needs. This experience should include trauma-informed practices and the ability to engage with diverse populations effectively.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for communication with young people and community stakeholders. Additional language skills that reflect the diversity of the communities served would be considered advantageous.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a maximum term until the end of September 202

• The role involves significant travel throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and potentially to regional locations. The compensation includes an award rate salary (Level 4.1 currently $44.58 per hour) plus superannuation and full salary packaging benefits. The organization offers individual learning plans for career development, internal employment opportunities, and supportive management structures. Employees also have access to a free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program and are encouraged to celebrate and feel supported in their diversity. The organization is committed to maintaining a safe working environment and requires all employees to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.