Youth Specialist - Youth Justice

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:

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:

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.

People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications Close: Monday 21st July 2025.

Position Description: Youth Specialist Kununurra

More information about the program and the team that the role works in can be found in our Program Profile. For any queries about the position, please contact Steve Dyson on steve.dyson@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 r