Team Leader - Bail Response Program

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 operates across every state and territory in Australia, providing quality services to children and their caregivers in various settings, including regions, remote areas, and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons is committed to making a significant impact in the lives of children and families, particularly those who are vulnerable or at risk.

Job Overview:
The Team Leader for the Bail Response Program will play a crucial role in supporting families of young people who have interacted with the youth justice system. This position is part of a wrap-around service that aims to provide families with the necessary tools to thrive. The role involves leading a passionate team, building connections with local service providers, advocating for young people and their families, overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with service agreements, and traveling to various sites to support program delivery and evaluation. The position is full-time and has a maximum term until December 31, 2026, with a strong potential for extension, emphasizing the importance of creating lasting change for children.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Team Leader include leading and developing a high-performing team, providing professional supervision, proactively building connections with local service providers, advocating for young people and their families, overseeing daily operations within the Bail Support programs, ensuring compliance with practice, policies, and child safeguarding standards, compiling relevant data for reporting requirements, and traveling to support program delivery and evaluation. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and guide a team, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for motivating and guiding a high-performing team. They should have demonstrated experience working with youth at risk of involvement with the Youth Justice system, as well as families requiring support. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities is essential. A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field or significant equivalent experience is required, along with experience in rural community work.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required for this position. Alternatively, significant equivalent experience in a related field may be considered. The educational background should ideally include training or coursework relevant to child rights, youth justice, and community services.

Experience:
Candidates should have substantial experience working with youth at risk, particularly those involved with the Youth Justice system. Experience in providing support to families and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly valued. Additionally, experience in rural community work is essential, as the role involves engaging with diverse populations and addressing their unique challenges.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages may be considered an asset, enhancing the ability to connect with the communities served.

Additional Notes:
This position is a full-time role with a maximum term until December 31, 2026, and there is a strong potential for extension. The organization offers an award rate salary (currently Level 6.1 - $55.72 per hour) along with full PBI salary packaging benefits. Employees receive a generous annual remote location allowance in addition to their base salary, and they are entitled to five weeks of annual leave. The organization emphasizes workplace wellness and provides access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. 54 reasons is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.