Team Leader - Mt Isa/Gulf DFV Services

* * * Relocation assistance available ***

Are you passionate about making communities safer for women and their children? As a Team Leader within our Domestic and Family Violence and Sexual Assault programs, we can offer you an opportunity to work across regional and remote sites throughout northwest Queensland and the lower Gulf. We’re looking for an experienced leader who’s committed to staff development and community engagement, and who enjoys collaborating to make a real difference to communities.

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, permanent role based in Mount Isa or the lower Gulf, you’ll inspire a dedicated team to accomplish ambitious goals for the Domestic/Family Violence and Sexual Assault Services. As a leader, you’ll contribute to strategies that enhance safety and reduce future risk of experiences of violence through the team’s counselling and case management support for aggrieved adults, children and young people. You’ll be part of our Queensland Programs team and report to the Regional Manager.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re an enthusiastic and committed leader who understands that children’s right to safety, survival, development and participation is core to the way we work. You’re active, creative and flexible in your approach to working with families and children, using a trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally sensitive framework within communities and when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You have the ability to 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 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: Monday 6th October 2025.

Position Description: Team Leader – DFVSS Gulf

For any queries, contact Regional Manager Elvene Whitbread on 0432 053 909 or elvene.whitbread@54reasons.org.au. Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.