No two days are the same in Save the Children Australia’s Children and Families programs which run in Wadeye. We need you to lead our team in Wadeye to deliver evidence-based parenting programs to families and children with complex, high needs. We’re seeking someone who has a passion for assisting our communities’ most vulnerable, at risk children and families to reach their full potential.

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, fixed term position to end of June 2026 (maternity leave cover), you’ll work as part of our Intensive Family Support Services team located in Wadeye* to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. Reporting to the out Regional Manager, in this leadership role in our NT Programs team, you’ll will be accountable for the operational running of program activities, budget oversight and supporting your staff.

* This is a Fly in Fly Out role from Darwin to Wadeye (Wadeye is approximately a one-hour flight from Darwin). The regularity of the Fly in Fly Out is proposed to be 3 weeks in community (flying in and out every week) and 1 week in Darwin.

You will make an impact by:

• Building and maintaining effective networks with stakeholders to maximise positive outcomes for families and children
• Prioritising monitoring and evaluation of the program with a strong focus on therapeutic engagement and safety planning to promote safety for children
• Providing regular leadership to the program team through coaching and professional supervision
• Working with the Regional Manager to manage budgeting and data collection, and meeting internal and external reporting requirements

A place to feel valued:

Your expertise in working from a strengths-based perspective will be invaluable. You’re someone who highly values the wellbeing of their staff and is passionate about delivering excellence in the services we provide to families.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience managing a team and driving a high performing team culture
• Demonstrated experience working with families in case management roles, in diverse and disadvantaged communities including remote indigenous communities
• Willingness to travel between Darwin and Wadeye, as above
• Working knowledge of the NT Child Protection and Domestic Violence Systems
• A diploma level certification (minimum) in a relevant field
• Current driver’s licence and Working with Children’s Card (or eligibility to apply)
• Proven leadership skills, the ability to nurture a cohesive team

A place to belong:

It’s the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Award rate salary (Level 6.1 - $55.72 plus access full PBI salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Generous annual remote location allowance paid on top of your base salary
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, plus extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
• Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
• 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 Sunday March 1^st, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description – Team Leader - Wadeye

For more information about this position, please contact Catherine Collier, Regional Manger on catherine.collier@54reasons.org.au or 0417 200 170 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.