Looking for your next career move? Consider this:

· Be part of an organisation where people feel valued and supported

· Making positive changes to the live of our vulnerable young people

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 full-time role maximum term until 30^th June 2026, you’ll work as a part of our Bail Support team in Hervey Bay, to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

• Provision of quality service delivery
• Engagement with young people and their families
• Management of stakeholder relationships
• Monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes
• Assisting young people to meet their bail requirements and individual goals.

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in working with vulnerable and traumatised youths will be invaluable. You’re someone who can easily build rapport and deliver an empathic and child’s rights service delivery.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated skills and experience working with culturally diverse young people, First Nations young people and young people in contact with the Justice system
• Demonstrated experience in Youth Work/Case Management roles with an understanding of complex intergenerational trauma
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills
• Understanding of child protection concerns and processes
• Ability to work independently and part of a team

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:

• Award rate salary (Level 4.1 - $44.58 per hour) plus access full PBI salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development
• Internal employment and development opportunities
• 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: Close: Friday February 27^th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Youth Specialist - Bail Support Program

For more information about this position, please contact Angela Baines on 0408 767 110 or Angela.baines@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.