Our play-centred program, Play2Learn, is one of our most successful and longstanding programs across Australia, helping families and young children learn to play, socialise and establish routine. We need you to join our team in NSW, working closely with parents, caregivers and their children to help enable a smooth transition into the next phase of early learning.

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 permanent full-time (38 hours per week) position, you’ll be a key member of our Play2Learn team in NSW and will report to our Regional Manager.

You will make a difference by:

• Leading a team through effective feedback to maintain service quality and ensure alignment with role responsibilities and outcomes as per contractual obligations and stakeholder expectations
• Providing strong leadership to a team of practitioners through direct supervision, coaching, capability development and performance management, with a focus on developing strong and sustainable teams
• Ensuring timely and accurate monitoring, evaluation and reporting on programmatic inputs, deliverables and outcomes
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships by liaising with local communities, professionals and service providers to ensure services meet client needs and contractual requirements
• Identifying, managing and monitoring risks to program/service delivery, quality, staff wellbeing and Child Safeguarding
• Advocating within the broader service system for the needs of children, parents and carers

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in managing programs and supervising staff will be invaluable. You’re compassion and commitment for people and to impact change for children will be your drive to exceed in this role

This role requires:

• Flexibility to work across locations, including Sydney Metro and Murrumbidgee, with regular travel to P2L delivery sites across these regions
• Proven experience working with children, families, and culturally diverse communities across relevant service systems
• Strong track record in leading high‑performing teams with a focus on performance, learning and capability development
• Skilled in supporting children and young people through a strengths‑based approach to achieve positive outcomes
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and respond confidently to complex situations
• Solid understanding of legislation relevant to the program and adherence to required compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of child protection issues and a strong commitment to child safeguarding processes
• Excellent networking and consultation skills, with the ability to engage, influence and collaborate toward shared goals
• Relevant qualifications in Social Work, Community Development or a related field, or significant equivalent experience

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:

• Generous award rate salary (Level 6.1 – currently $55.72 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
• Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia’s largest non-profits

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 by clicking on one of the buttons in the ‘Apply’ section.

Position Description: Team Leader – Play2Learn

For more information about the program that the role works in, see our Program Profile. For any queries, contact Louise Clarke, Regional Manager on 0499 507 980 or louise.clarke@54reasons.org.au Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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

Applications close: Tuesday, February 24^th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

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.