Team Leader – Kununurra

In this exciting role in the Kimberley, you will lead a team that is focused on positive outcomes for the local community, and you’ll have the chance to implement creative and innovative solutions aimed at transforming the lives of children and young people.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

A place where your purpose matters. 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, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve – in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation- yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services – this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference

Here you’re empowered to make a difference in children’s lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems. 
In this Full-Time max term position (through to June 2026) based in our Kununurra office, you’ll support a local team to accomplish ambitious goals for our children, youth and families. Your areas of responsibility will include overseeing the alignment of the Communities for Children program to partner meaningfully with local Aboriginal Controlled Organisations, and you’ll report to the Regional Manager.

You will make a difference by:

• Leading and developing a dedicated, values driven team
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the Communities for Children program, as well as the transition to partnering with Aboriginal controlled organisations
• Building relationships with partner community organisations

A place to feel valued

You’re a highly flexible people leader who is calm under pressure and driven by the impact that quality programming can have for children, families and youth, particularly in a regional and remote community setting. You have 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. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

Bringing your best every day, means:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to nurture a cohesive team
• Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate activities
• Experience in case management and working with young people
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex scenarios
• Current valid driver’s licence
• Relevant degree qualifications in youth work, social work, social science, education, psychology (highly desirable)

A place to belong

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 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 – $51.90 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits – use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you
• 5 weeks’ annual leave
• Relocation assistance (if relocating)
• Rental subsidy (if relocating)
• Return flights home every 12 months (if relocating)
• Remote living allowance
• Air-conditioning subsidy

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the “Apply Now” button.

Position Description: Team Leader

For more information about this position, please contact Camilla Bullen, Regional Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Team Leader – Kununurra enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at [email protected]. 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. 

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. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.

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.