Team Leader Mt IsaGulf DFVS

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

54 reasons is Australias leading child rights organisation no ordinary not-for-profit.

Proudly part of the Save the Children Australia Group and global movement were here to make sure that children and young people have their rights met and thrive in all their diversity.

With the childs 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 youll 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 youll contribute to strategies that enhance safety and reduce future risk of experiences of violence through the teams 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. Youre an enthusiastic and committed leader who understands that childrens right to safety survival development and participation is core to the way we work. Youre 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 drivers 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 youre 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 thats what you want!).

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Does this sound like the place for you

Wed 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 dont delay in applying!

Position Description - Team Leader Mt Isa/Gulf DFVSS

For more information about this position please contact Elvene Whitbread onor Or for more information about a career at Save visitour 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 didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at . Were 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 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.

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