Are you driven by collaboration, community partnerships and creating systems that genuinely work for young people? This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in a major NSW Government initiative supporting communities in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.

We’re seeking a passionate Community Development Worker to help build stronger, more connected support pathways for young people across Sydney.

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, maximum term role (till end of September 2026), you’ll work as a part of our Youth Resilience and Support Service team across Sydney* to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. *This position requires significant travel (up to 75%) throughout the Sydney metropolitan area and potentially to regional locations to reach young people in various communities and settings.

You will make a difference by:

• Engaging young people through proactive outreach across Randwick, Waverley and Southwest Sydney
• Working within existing community networks to identify those who may benefit from additional support
• Providing case coordination, ensuring young people are connected to the right services at the right time
• Delivering psycho‑education groups, empowering young people with tools to understand and manage their wellbeing
• Building strong relationships with schools, youth services, community organisations and families
• Strengthening coordinated community responses, helping services work together more effectively

This is a hands‑on, community‑embedded role where each day offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a meaningful, government‑supported community recovery initiative.

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in developing and implementing innovative programs that build resilience, provide support, and create positive outcomes for at-risk youth will be invaluable. You’re passionate about supporting young people through challenging times and helping them build brighter futures? This is your chance to step into a meaningful role with real community impact.

This role requires:

• Proven experience working with children and families in community settings to achieve measurable, agreed outcomes using strengths‑based approaches
• Strong capability engaging, advocating, and partnering with families to support positive change in culturally diverse communities
• Experience delivering impact through place‑based work with CALD and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with local services and community stakeholders to coordinate effective, outcome‑driven support
• Sound knowledge of local community resources, with the ability to work autonomously and drive results in dynamic environments
• Ability to build strong relationships and community networks to deliver meaningful, sustainable outcomes
• Experience in community or youth‑focused services, with clear, empathetic communication and strong problem‑solving skills to navigate service systems and create long‑term support pathways

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 currently $44.58 per hour) plus super and full 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
• Supportive Managers – we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career at Save (54 reasons field roles only)
• 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 April 10, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Community Development Worker

For more information about this position, please contact Louise Clarke, Regional Manager NSW on louise.clarke@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