Team Leader

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 a diverse and inclusive culture, reflecting the communities they serve and celebrating the unique value each individual brings to the organization.

Job Overview:
In this part-time role, which consists of 30.4 hours per week, the Team Leader will work within the Perth Metro team located in Kelmscott. The position is a maximum term role lasting until June 30, 202

• The primary focus of this role is to lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver safe, high-quality, and child-centered services. The Team Leader will be responsible for championing children's voices, supporting staff to thrive, and ensuring that children, young people, and families receive culturally informed support to achieve their goals. This role requires a compassionate leader who can navigate complexities, make sound decisions, and balance operational priorities while maintaining a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Team Leader will be responsible for leading, coaching, and supporting a high-performing team to deliver safe, high-quality, and child-centered services. Key responsibilities include building the capability, wellbeing, and professional development of team members through effective supervision, mentoring, and performance management. The Team Leader will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with organizational policies, funding requirements, legislative obligations, and best-practice frameworks. Additionally, the role involves developing and maintaining strong partnerships with children, families, communities, and key stakeholders to improve outcomes and strengthen service integration. Monitoring service delivery, resources, and program performance to ensure positive outcomes for children, young people, and families is also a critical duty of this position.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate leadership skills that motivate and guide a high-performing team to achieve collective goals and program outcomes. A genuine passion for supporting and managing a high-performing team to meet and exceed objectives is essential. Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills are required, along with a strong understanding of place-based practice and the ability to work collaboratively with communities, services, and partners to achieve shared outcomes. The ability to navigate complex situations, balance competing priorities, and make informed decisions in a dynamic environment is crucial. A commitment to strengths-based, trauma-informed, culturally safe, and child-centered practice is also necessary, ensuring that the needs and voices of children, young people, and families remain at the heart of service delivery.

Educational Background:
While specific educational requirements are not explicitly stated, candidates are expected to possess relevant qualifications that align with the responsibilities of leading a team in a child-focused organization. This may include degrees or certifications in social work, psychology, education, or related fields that equip the individual with the necessary skills and knowledge to support vulnerable populations effectively.

Experience:
The position requires demonstrated experience in leadership roles, particularly in environments focused on child welfare, social services, or community support. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing teams, delivering high-quality services, and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Experience in navigating complex situations and making informed decisions in dynamic environments is also essential.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is likely required given the location and context of the role. Additional language skills that reflect the diversity of the communities served may be considered advantageous, particularly in fostering effective communication with children and families from various backgrounds.

Additional Notes:
This is a part-time position with a maximum term until June 30, 2028, requiring 30.4 hours of work per week, specifically on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The role offers an award rate salary at Level 6.1, which is $58.37 per hour, along with access to full PBI salary packaging benefits. Employees are entitled to extra leave options, support for workplace wellness, and individual learning plans for career development. The organization encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion in its workforce. All employees must undergo a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check, and adhere to the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.