Position Overview
The Senior Practitioner – Bail Support role leads the development, planning, and implementation of a high‑quality Bail Support program in Hervey Bay. The practitioner works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, justice stakeholders, and community partners to deliver trauma‑informed and culturally responsive services to young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive quality planning and implementation of the Bail Support program, ensuring services meet youth justice outcomes.
* Coaching, training, and developing colleague skills to enable high‑quality service delivery.
* Develop and maintain operational stakeholder relationships critical to program success.
* Coordinate staff caseloads, program logistics, monitoring and evaluation, risk management, and child protection.
* Maintain a caseload of clients, ensuring consistent and effective service provision.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse young people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
* Experience with trauma‑informed practice and child protection procedures.
* Strong communication skills, evidence of reporting and documentation ability.
* Leadership experience (mentoring and coaching) although the role has no direct reports.
* Ability to build and sustain relationships with program stakeholders and community members.
Benefits
* Award‑rate salary of $51.00 per hour plus super and salary packaging.
* Individual learning plans to support career development.
* Extra leave options and supportive managerial supervision.
* Access to Employee Wellbeing Program and workplace wellness initiatives.
Application Details
Applications close on 30 November 2025. Submit your cover letter and resume through the Save the Children careers portal. The organization encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. All applicants will undergo required background checks, including a National Police Check, Working with Children Check, and will sign the Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
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