Team Leader - Kununurra

In this exciting role in the Kimberley, you will lead a team that is focused on positive outcomes for the local community, and you’ll have the chance to implement creative and innovative solutions aimed at transforming the lives of children and young people.

54 reasons is Australia’s leading child rights organisation – no ordinary not-for-profit.

A place where your purpose matters. 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, advocating with them so that children develop, learn, and are connected, safe and confident. Our people are proudly local, reflective of the communities we serve - in every state and territory, and across regions, remote areas and capital cities.

It takes all types of personalities and talents to drive our organisation– yours included. We value a healthy work-life balance and ensure our people feel connected to each other and our impact. Learn from inspiring people and grow from a connection to our strong local and global networks. From our programs to our support services - this is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

Here you’re empowered to make a difference in children’s lives by learning, sharing and collaborating to find new ways to solve problems.

In this Full-Time max term position (through to June 2026) based in our Kununurra office, you’ll support a local team to accomplish ambitious goals for our children, youth and families. Your areas of responsibility will include overseeing the alignment of the Communities for Children program to partner meaningfully with local Aboriginal Controlled Organisations, and you’ll report to the Regional Manager.

You will make a difference by:

A place to feel valued:

You’re a highly flexible people leader who is calm under pressure and driven by the impact that quality programming can have for children, families and youth, particularly in a regional and remote community setting. You have a genuine passion to support and manage a high-performing team to meet and exceed objectives and achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. Most importantly, you have a strong sense of empathy and an infectious enthusiasm for your job.

We recognise your contribution and provide you the support to ensure you can bring your best, knowing here you have the space and opportunity to grow.

Bringing your best every day, means:

A place to belong:

54 Reasons is proudly part of Save the Children Australia. We are a learning organisation that invests in the development and wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is approximately 1100 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: