Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families across the Mount Isa region? As part of our Bail Response Program Team, you'll be part of a wrap‑around service that supports the families of young people who have come into contact with the youth justice system. In this varied and challenging role, you'll help give families the tools they need to thrive. We understand that in developing effective working partnerships it is a 'two-way street', so we offer a practice model that respectfully engages clients and provides peer support for the practitioners.

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 opportunity (through to end of September 2026, with strong potential for extension), you'll work as part of our Bail Response team in Mount Isa to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. You'll work closely alongside external stakeholders to increase and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children, and will be contributing to our ultimate goals of assisting young people to meet the conditions of their bail, decreasing the number of children and young people being remanded in custody, and reducing youth reoffending.





You will make a difference by:

- Working with the families of young people involved in the youth justice system through intensive case work, follow‑up and referrals to other specialist services
- Ensuring the voices of children and young people are heard
- Identifying strengths, establishing goals for the program, and reviewing client progress towards these goals
- Providing holistic case management, delivering support to vulnerable and disadvantaged families
- Identifying strengths, establishing goals for the program and reviewing progress

About the Employer

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.

About the Candidate

Your deep expertise in working alongside families to achieve agreed outcomes will be invaluable. Your highly developed cultural awareness and sensitivity, partnered with excellent communication skills, will enable you to build community networks and lasting relationships. You're resilient, not afraid of a challenge, and importantly you're comfortable working in remote and rural settings.

- Demonstrated experience in case management and knowledge of relevant legislation, particularly the youth justice system




- Demonstrated experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and families
- Strong report writing, analytical and evaluation skills, including data collation and analysis
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or significant experience working in a similar service

Work Environment

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:

- Financial assistance with relocation, if moving to Mount Isa
- Generous award rate salary (Level 4.1 - $44.58 per hour) plus super and full salary packaging benefits - use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
- Generous annual remote location allowance paid on top of your base salary
- 5 weeks' annual leave
- Supportive Managers - we provide professional supervision training and monthly supervision sessions so you can feel supported and build a career
- Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
- Internal deployment and secondment opportunities, and opportunities to progress within one of Australia's largest non‑profits
- 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 advantages.

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📌 Family Support Specialist - Bail Response Program (Mount Isa)
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📍 Mount Isa