We are accepting applications for a .8 FTE Team Leader role supporting Gold Coast After Hours Specialist DFV Mobile Support Program. This opportunity will be until 30^th Sept 2026 with the possibility of extension.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement, we’re here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive, in all their diversity.

With the child’s voice at the centre, we provide quality services to children and their caregivers in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this part-time, max term role (30.4 hours per week - Tues 8:30am to 4:30pm, Wed-Fri 2pm to 10pm until September 30th 2026, with possibility of extension), you’ll work as a part of our SEQ DFV team in Gold Coast to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

• Providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of program operations on-site
• Supporting staff wellbeing, reflective practice, and client-centred decision-making
• Responding to emerging risks and maintain service integrity
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners as required
• Completing rostering and timesheets

A place to feel valued:

Your expertise in domestic and family violence support services will be invaluable. This role is ideal for someone interested in building their leadership skills, who maintains a trauma-informed practice and takes a collaborative approach to supporting both staff and clients.

This role requires:

• A genuine passion to support and manage a high-performing team to meet and exceed objectives and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe practice
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Familiarity with program requirements and organisational processe
• Confidence in navigating complex situations and supporting team cohesion

A place to belong:

At 54 reasons, we invest in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 600 people strong, and proudly diverse, whether in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, cultures and beliefs.

It takes all types of people to do the challenging work we do. We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:

• Opportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different way
• Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• Award rate salary (currently $55.72 per hour) plus access full PBI salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want)!

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close: Friday February 20th, 2026

Position Description: Team Leader - SEQ DFV – After Hours Program

For more information about this position, please contact Sylvia Planing on 0437 389 195 or sylvia.planing@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.