Senior Practitioner Bail Response Program

Step into a role where your expertise drives real change. As a Senior Practitioner youll lead high-quality practice empower others and play a pivotal role in delivering meaningful outcomes for children who have had contact with the youth justice system.

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 max term role until 30 June 2026 with strong possibility of extension youll work as a part of our Intensive Bail Initiative team in Mount Isa to help us create lasting change for children everywhere.

Are you an experienced practitioner ready to take the next step in your career This is your opportunity to lead high-quality practice influence outcomes and make a lasting impact on children families and communities.

You will make a difference by:

• Leading High-Impact Programs - drive the planning and delivery of quality evidence-informed programs that achieve meaningful outcomes
• Developing and Empowering Others - coach mentor and support colleagues to build capability and deliver consistent high-quality services
• Strengthen Key Partnerships - build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to support collaboration and program success.
• Overseeing Operations with Confidence - coordinate caseloads program logistics and performancewhile proactively managing risk and ensuring compliance with child protection standards.
• Staying Connected to Practice - maintain a client caseload modelling best practice and ensuring client-centred care remains at the heart of service delivery

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth families at risk and young people involved in the youth justice system combined with your compassionate flexible and innovative approach will be invaluable. You will play a pivotal role in helping young people achieve their goals and delivering meaningful outcomes for children impacted by the youth justice system.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated skills knowledge understanding and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families families at risk and young people involved in the youth justice system
• Degree or Diploma in a related field or significant relevant experience
• Other skills and experience as outlined in the position description linked below

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 5.1 - $51.00 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
• 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: Monday April 13 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in so dont delay in applying!

Position Description: Senior Practitioner

For more information about this position please contact Elva Metcalf Regional on 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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