Job Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families across the Mount Isa region? As part of our Intensive Bail Initiative Team, you'll be part of a wrap‐around service that supports the families of young people who have come into contact with the youth justice system. In this varied and challenging role, you'll help give families the tools they need to thrive. We understand that in developing effective working partnerships it is a 'two‐way street', so we offer a practice model that respectfully engages clients and provides peer support for the practitioners.
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.
Location and Term
In this full‐time max term until June 30, 2026, you'll work as part of our Intensive Bail Initiative and Youth Support Services team in Mount Isa to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a passionate team, including providing professional supervision.
* Proactively build connections with local service providers including youth justice services and other specialist supports.
* Advocate for young people and their families through local networks and engagement with government agencies.
* Oversee daily operations within the Bail Support programs and ensure that practice, compliance and child safeguarding standards are met.
* Ensure compliance with service agreements, policies and procedures, and compile relevant data to meet reporting requirements.
* Travel to all sites to support the delivery and evaluation of these programs.
Experience and Qualifications
* Strong leadership skills and a genuine passion to motivate and guide a high‐performing team to achieve collective goals and positive outcomes for children and young people.
* Demonstrated experience working with youth at risk of becoming or who are currently involved with the Youth Justice system; families requiring support to meet the needs of their young people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
* A Bachelor's degree in a human services field, and/or significant equivalent experience.
* Experience in rural community work.
What We Offer
* Award rate salary (Level 6.1 – $55.72 per hour) plus access to full PBI salary packaging benefits.
* Generous annual remote location allowance paid on top of your base salary.
* Contribution towards one return economy domestic flight for the employee per 12 months of continuous service.
* Five weeks' annual leave, plus extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum.
* Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development.
* A highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume below. Applications close Friday February 27th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don't delay in applying!
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
For more information about this position, please contact Elva Metcalf, Regional Manager on or visit our Careers Page.
Contact us if you have issues uploading your application at .
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
We Value Diversity
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it is 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. If we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at. 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.
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