Are you passionate about creating safer communities for women and their children? As a Team Leader in our Domestic and Family Violence programs, you’ll support regional and remote communities across north west Queensland and the lower Gulf. We’re seeking an experienced leader committed to staff development, community engagement, and collaborative impact.

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, permanent role, you’ll work as a part of our Domestic/Family Violence Specialist Service team in Mt Isa to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. As a leader, you’ll contribute to strategies that enhance safety and reduce future risk of experiences of violence through the team’s counselling and case management support for aggrieved adults, children and young people.

You will make a difference by:

• Leading, developing and motivating a dedicated and driven team
• Providing formal professional supervision (minimum monthly)
• Supporting and monitoring the programs to ensure we meet targets
• Building relationships with the local community
• Actively assisting staff to develop case plans, safety plans and providing feedback regularly
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally sensitive framework within communities working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be invaluable. You’re an enthusiastic and committed leader who understands that children’s right to safety, survival, development and participation is core to the way we work. You’re active, creative and can develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations at all levels, and you can supervise, coach and mentor others with an empathetic approach.

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.
• Experience in conducting safety and risk assessments for DFV and sexual violence
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to build a cohesive and high performing team
• Experience in building strong networks and partnerships in community
• Commitment to culturally safe work practices and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate activities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and de-escalate complex scenarios
• Current valid driver’s licence

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 6.1 - $55.72 per hour) 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
• Contribution towards 1 x return economy domestic flight for the employee per 12 months of continuous service.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, plus extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
• 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: Friday March 13th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description - Team Leader – Mt Isa/Gulf DFVSS

For more information about this position, please contact Elvene Whitbread on 0432 053 909 or elvene.whitbread@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.