In this exciting role in the Kimberley, you’ll lead a team that is focussed on positive outcomes for the local community, and you’ll have the chance to implement creative and innovative solutions aimed at transforming the lives of children and 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.

* * * Relocation assistance can be negotiated, and rental subsidies are available! ***

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time, maximum term position (through to June 2027, with potential for extension) based in our Kununurra office, you’ll support a local team to accomplish ambitious goals for our children, youth and families. The Team Leader – Youth Services provides operational leadership and coordination across our Youth Justice programs, the Youth Hub, and Night Patrol services in Kununurra. The role ensures culturally safe, trauma-informed, and community-led responses to vulnerable young people, particularly Aboriginal youth, with a strong focus on prevention, safety, and positive engagement. You’ll report to the Regional Manager.

You will make a difference by:

• Leading and developing a dedicated, values driven team
• Building relationships with partner community organisations, service providers and within the broader community
• Represent Youth Services at community meetings, interagency forums, and case conferences
• Support community-led solutions and incorporate cultural guidance into service delivery
• Advocate for young people and families in a respectful, strengths-based manner

A place to feel valued:

You’re a highly flexible people leader who is calm under pressure and driven by the impact that quality programming can have for children, families and youth, particularly in a regional and remote community setting. You have 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. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

This role requires:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive team
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate activities
• Experience in case management and working with young people
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex scenarios
• Current valid driver’s licence
• Relevant degree qualifications in youth work, social work, social science, education, psychology (highly desirable)

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 (currently Level 6.1 - $55.72 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
• 5 weeks’ annual leave, plus extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
• Relocation assistance (if relocating)
• Rental subsidy (if relocating)
• Return flights home every 12 months (if relocating)
• Air-conditioning subsidy
• Generous annual remote location allowance paid on top of your base salary
• Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save
• Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program

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 the ‘Apply’ section.

Applications close: 10 April 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Team Leader

Program Profile: Youth Services and Youth Justice - Kununurra

For more information about this position, please contact Tricia Wake, Regional Manager, at tricia.wake@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.