At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people in the justice system through mentoring and holistic programs.
- Company: Join Save The Children, a leading child rights organisation making a real impact.
- Benefits: Generous salary, career development plans, extra leave, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible roles available with strong potential for extension until 2028.
- Why this job: Make a difference in young lives while working in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with youth work and understanding of complex trauma is essential.
The predicted salary is between 46.7 - 46.7 $ per hour.
Get involved in the establishment of a brand-new service! 54 reasons, in partnership with Ohana for Youth, is excited to announce the launch of a new holistic educational and wellbeing program, Ohana Academy, specifically for young people in contact with the youth justice system in Cairns. We’ll be supporting these young people with a wraparound crew of specialist teachers, teacher aids, youth support and family support staff.
We’re looking for people just like you: innovative, creative and compassionate; to provide Integrated Case Management to young people within the School through:
- Flexible engagement and holistic assessment
- Therapeutic case planning and 1-1 mentoring
- Family support and parent coaching
- Group-based activities to learn new skills and heal from trauma
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.
Where you come in: We’re currently looking for three innovative Youth Specialists to join the team. In these full or part time 12-month maximum term role (with a strong possibility of extension until December 2028), you’ll work as a part of the Ohana Academy team in Cairns to help us create lasting change for young people.
You will make a difference by:
- Facilitating activities designed to increase young people’s social and emotional wellbeing, life skills and education attainment
- Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with clients and their families
- Providing practical support, mentoring and advocacy for young people with complex needs
- Identifying where additional assistance and external services are required, providing appropriate information, support and referrals.
A place to feel valued: Your expertise in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth and families will be invaluable. You’re compassionate, flexible and an innovator, with a passion for supporting young people to achieve their goals.
This role requires:
- Demonstrated skills and experience working with young people in contact with the justice system, and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people
- Demonstrated experience in youth work / case management roles
- An understanding of complex intergenerational trauma
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:
- Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 – currently $46.70 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits
- Individual learning plans to help map and deliver on your career development
- Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re 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 at Save
- 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.
Does this sound like the place for you? We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Applications Close: Sunday 25th October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!
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. 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.
Youth Specialist employer: Save The Children Volunteer Positions
At Save The Children Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our team members and their contributions to our mission. Located in Vineyard, NSW, we offer a supportive work culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth, alongside flexible working arrangements that cater to your lifestyle. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the benefits of a volunteer-friendly environment and opportunities for professional development.
Contact Details:
Save The Children Volunteer Positions Recruitment Team
