Youth Specialist

In this varied and challenging role, you'll work in our intensive youth mentoring programs in the beautiful Kimberley town of Kununurra. You'll support young people to develop lasting links with the community, and encourage active engagement with the services we are proud to deliver.
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 (to June 2027, with potential for permanency), based in Kununurra, you'll work in partnership with local youth justice stakeholders to support young offenders aged 10-18, with the aim of reducing re-offending. As part of our Kununurra Case Work Team, you'll report to our Team Leader.
You will make a difference by:
Engaging and building rapport with at-risk children, young people, families and community members
Supporting young people to increase safety, positive community engagement, life skills and cultural connection
Providing practical support, mentoring and advocacy for young people and their families (as required) with complex needs
Collaborating with government and non-government services to work towards common goals
A place to feel valued:
You're a highly flexible youth worker who is calm under pressure and loves to have a positive impact when working with traumatised youth. You have plenty of energy and a can-do attitude, which will help you make long-lasting relationships with disengaged youth and their families. You're resilient, not afraid of a challenge, and importantly you're comfortable working in remote and rural settings.
This role requires:
Demonstrated skills and experience in working with young people, in particular Aboriginal young people
Demonstrated experience in case management
A minimum of a Diploma in Youth Work, Psychology, Social Work (or a related field), or significant equivalent experience
Driver's licence
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 (Level 4.1 – currently $44.58 per hour) plus 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
1 x return economy flight to Perth (or other cities by negotiation) per 12 months of continuous service
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
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.
People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications Close:
Monday 15th September 2025.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure its 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 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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr