Head of Nationwide Services

54 reasons is proud to play a pivotal role in championing a child-rights–based approach, ensuring children’s voices, experiences, and strengths are central to all aspects of our nationwide services delivery.

The Head of Nationwide Services is a newly created role, combining program management and, more broadly, ensuring operational excellence within all 54 reasons services. In this incredible opportunity, you will be responsible for leading our people to deliver high quality nationwide services to children, young people, carers, victim survivors and service providers. This will include, but not be limited to, the 54 reasons/Telstra Health partnership, which covers the 1800RESPECT and Leaving Violence Programs.

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, you’ll work as a part of our 54 reasons Senior Management Team, and lead the Nationwide Services team to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. Ideally, the role is based in Melbourne but we’d be happy to chat with any interested candidates located elsewhere.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

Your expertise in operational leadership and experience in developing high performing teams will be invaluable. You’re a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, able to navigate complex internal and external dynamics. You’re self-organised, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

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 (short) Cover Letter and Resume below.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications Close: Tuesday 27 January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!

Position Description: Head of Nationwide Services

For more information about this position, please contact Vicki Mau on vicki.mau@54reasons.org.au, or for more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.

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 people.culture@savethechildren.org.au