Youth Specialist Next Generation Strong

Generous financial assistance available for relocation to the region!

54 reasons in partnership with Ohana for Youth is excited to announce the launch of a new holistic alternative learning program that aims to reconnect Mount Isa young people involved in the youth justice system with education training or employment pathways. We support these young people with a wraparound crew of specialist teachers teacher aides youth support and family support staff. Were looking for people just like you: innovative creative and compassionate.

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 play a key role in the establishment of the Mount Isa Next Generation Strong program providing holistic case management to young people aged 10-16.

You will make a difference by:

• Case planning and 1-1 mentoring with young people who have been in contact with the justice system forming case plans based on their individual goals and their education employment housing and cultural needs
• Facilitating activities designed to increase young peoples social and emotional wellbeing life skills and education attainment
• Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with young people and their families and helping connect them to community and culture
• Identifyingwhere additional assistance and external services are required providing appropriate informationsupportand referrals

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families families at risk and young people involved in the youth justice system will be invaluable. Youre compassionate flexible and an innovator with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.

These roles require:

• 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 (Level 4.1 currently $44.58 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits use thislink to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Generous annual remote location allowance paid on top of your base salary
• Return flight home every 12 months (if relocating)
• 5 weeks annual leave plus extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure youre able to perform at your optimum
• Supportive Managers we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
• Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
• Internal deployment and secondment opportunities and opportunities to progress within one of Australias largest non-profits
• 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 May 11th 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in so dont delay in applying! Previous applicants will be considered no need to reapply

Position Description: Youth Specialist Mount Isa Next Generation Strong

For more information about this position and program please see our Program Profile. For any queries contact Team Leader Shane Matthews on 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 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 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 theInter-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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