Senior Practitioner - Early Childhood Coordinator

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 position (1.0 FTE) maximum term role till 30 June 2026*, you’ll work as part of our Early Years Place team in Maryborough with potential travel across the Fraser Coast to help us create a lasting change for children everywhere. *We are seeking applicants who can commence as soon as possible - in January 2025. The initial contract is for 6 months ending Tuesday, 30 June 2026. This is a pilot program, and continuation beyond the initial term is subject to additional funding being secured.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

Your expertise in providing technical guidance, mentoring, and referral pathways to families will be invaluable. You’re passionate about coaching, mentoring and transferring skills and knowledge to others to drive team service and team outcomes.

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 cover letter and resume below.

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

Applications Close: Monday 22nd December 2025

Position Description: Senior Practitioner - Early Childhood Coordinator

For more information about this position, please contact Sam on sam.palmer@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. 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.