Senior Practitioner - Bail Support

54 reasons’ Bail Support Service aim to address the reasons behind young people being remanded in custody. Through this service, we provide a holistic response to addressing risk factors contributing to a young person’s involvement in the youth justice system. In this role, you’ll lead with example and create strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure young people receive the support they require.

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.

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time, maximum term role (through to end of June 2026, with potential for extension), you’ll work as a part of our Bail Support team in Hervey Bay to help us create lasting change for children and young people everywhere.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

Your deep expertise in working with young people in contact with the justice system will be invaluable. You’re compassionate, flexible and an innovator, with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.

These roles require:

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:

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

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d 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: Sunday 30th November 2025

Position Description: Senior Practitioner – Bail Support Hervey Bay

For more information about this position and program, please see our Program Profile. For any queries, contact Team Leader Angela Baines on angela.baines@54reasons.org.au or 0408 767 110. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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