Team Leader - Bail Response Program

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation, 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, including in remote areas and capital cities. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families, particularly those at risk or involved with the youth justice system.

Job Overview:
In this full-time, maximum term position until December 31, 2026, with a strong potential for extension, the Team Leader will be part of the Intensive Bail Response and Youth Support Services team in Mount Isa. The role involves leading a passionate team to provide wrap-around services that support families of young people who have come into contact with the youth justice system. The Team Leader will be responsible for developing effective working partnerships, advocating for young people and their families, overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with service agreements, and compiling relevant data for reporting requirements. The position requires a compassionate and flexible individual who is innovative and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team, providing professional supervision, and motivating team members to achieve collective goals. The role includes building connections with local service providers, advocating for young people and their families, overseeing daily operations of the Bail Support programs, ensuring compliance with practice standards, and compiling data for reporting. The Team Leader will also travel to various sites to support program delivery and evaluation, ensuring that the needs of children and families are met effectively.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for motivating and guiding a high-performing team. Demonstrated experience in working with youth at risk, families requiring support, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 relevant fields may be considered. The educational background should ideally include training or coursework related to child welfare, social work, or community services.

Experience:
The position requires demonstrated experience in working with youth at risk of becoming involved with the Youth Justice system, as well as experience in supporting families to meet the needs of their young people. Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is highly valued, as is experience in rural community work.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additional languages relevant to the local community may be considered advantageous but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a maximum term until December 31, 2026, and a strong potential for extension. The role offers an award rate salary (currently Level 6.1 - $55.72 per hour) along with access to full PBI salary packaging benefits. Employees will receive a generous annual remote location allowance in addition to their base salary, along with five weeks of annual leave. The organization emphasizes workplace wellness and offers a free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program. The culture at 54 reasons is highly inclusive, celebrating diversity and supporting employees to bring their whole selves to work. The organization is committed to child safety and requires all employees to undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check.