Youth Specialist Mobile Youth Outreach

54 Reasons is leading a Youth Justice Pilot with the aim of the Pilot to reduce the volume of children and young people (aged 10 – 17) experiencing avoidable short-term remand. For the Pilot, short-term remand is defined as instances where a child or young person is refused bail by Police and subsequently granted bail by a magistrate at their first court appearance (usually within 24 hours). A key Pilot priority is to reduce the overrepresentation of Aboriginal young people experiencing avoidable short-term remand.

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 part time (4 days per week at 30.4 hours per week/flexible shifts from 9 am – 5 pm and 10 am – 6 pm) maximum term (till end of June 27) role, you’ll work with children, young people and families across the Mobile Youth Outreach program, as components of the Short-Term Remand Pilot Project. You’ll deliver weekly mobile youth programs that support assertive outreach and after school programming for children and young people as well as monthly community events as well as  utilise group facilitation skills and a variety of creative digital technologies from the Mobile Youth Van to meet young people where they’re at in the Wagga Wagga region.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Delivering Mobile Youth Outreach in-school and after-school programming with young children and young people and community events in the allotted geographical area
• Providing community-based groupwork and casework support with young people
• Building meaningful, respectful connections with children, young people and families, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds
• Ensuring quality service delivery in-line with program guidelines, contractual requirements and stakeholder expectations
• Ensuring young people are connected with appropriate support services as needed
• Consulting regularly with local communities, professionals, service providers and referral services to ensure our services are meeting local needs.

A place to feel valued:
Your deep expertise in working with First Nations leaders, communities and organisations will be invaluable. You’re a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, able to navigate complex dynamics and engage with diverse audiences. You’re self-organised, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

This role requires:

• Demonstrated experience in working with children and families who have experienced trauma, and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Knowledge and experience working the area of Tolland, Wagga Wagga.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring other professionals
• Experience working in stressful and changing environments
• High level of communication and organisational skills
• Diploma in Youth Work, Social Work or equivalent qualification, or significant relevant experience
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to early childhood settings, child and family service providers and community spaces in the region to deliver programs

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 (currently Level 4.1 - $46.70 per hour) plus full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
• Internal employment and progression opportunities, and individual learning plans to help map your career development
• 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 
• Extra leave, including ceremonial leave, to ensure you’re able to perform at your best
• 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 that’s what you want)!

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.

For more information about this position, please contact Team Leader Brendan Vickers on 0481 728 117 or Brendan.Vickers@54reaasons.org.au  Or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

Applications Close:  Sunday August 30th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Youth Specialist Mobile Youth Outreach

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s 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 people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. 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.

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.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.