Senior Practitioner - Strong Family Strong Future

Job Posting Organization:
54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organization, proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement. Established to ensure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity, 54 reasons operates across every state and territory, providing quality services to children and their caregivers. The organization is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families, focusing on collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to support long-term change. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, 54 reasons embraces diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures, and beliefs, reflecting the communities they serve.

Job Overview:
The Senior Practitioner role at 54 reasons is designed to support a locally led team dedicated to improving school engagement, attendance, wellbeing, and educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, and families. This position is not merely about service delivery; it is an opportunity to work closely with a remote Aboriginal community to enhance educational participation, cultural connection, and family wellbeing. The role emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships, demonstrating cultural respect, and providing strong practice leadership. The successful candidate will be expected to empower children, young people, and families to achieve positive outcomes through collaboration with local stakeholders and community members. The position combines direct practice with program leadership and staff development to ensure high-quality service delivery, focusing on relationship-building, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed practices, and collaborative problem-solving.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Practitioner will be responsible for driving quality program implementation by planning, coordinating, and delivering activities that enhance school engagement, attendance, wellbeing, and educational outcomes. This includes ensuring that services meet community needs, contractual requirements, and organizational standards. The role also involves providing practice leadership through coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to strengthen their capabilities and improve service delivery. Additionally, the Senior Practitioner will maintain a caseload, providing practical support, advocacy, mentoring, and case coordination to participants with diverse and complex needs. Creating culturally safe and trauma-informed services is essential, ensuring that all engagement reflects strengths-based, culturally responsive, and child-focused practices.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Senior Practitioner position must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Community Services or a relevant field, along with significant equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience in building strong community partnerships and maintaining productive relationships with community members, schools, government agencies, and service providers is essential. Furthermore, candidates should have experience working alongside children and families using a partnership and strengths-based approach to achieve agreed outcomes in a community development setting. A current driver’s license is also required for this role.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Community Services or a related field. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of community services and effectively supporting children and families in need.

Experience:
The position requires demonstrated experience in community engagement, particularly in building partnerships and working collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Candidates should have a proven track record of working with children and families, utilizing a strengths-based approach to achieve positive outcomes. Experience in program leadership and staff development is also highly valued, as the role involves mentoring and coaching team members to enhance their capabilities.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is essential for effective communication. Additionally, knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages could be beneficial and is considered a good asset for candidates, as it may enhance engagement with the community.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time maximum term role, lasting until March 31, 202

• The position is based in Doomadgee, Queensland, Australia. The organization offers an award rate salary (currently Level 5.1 at $53.43 per hour) along with full salary packaging benefits. Employees in remote locations receive additional benefits, including a generous annual remote location allowance, flight benefits, and five weeks of annual leave. The organization emphasizes workplace wellness, providing access to a confidential Employee Wellbeing Program and supportive management through professional supervision training and monthly sessions. 54 reasons encourages diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and ensuring a supportive environment for all employees.