JOB DESCRIPTION

Tracking Code
4979-689
Job Description

Join a nationwide not-for-profit organisation and global movement dedicated to improving the lives of children, families and communities. In this critical leadership role, you’ll drive 54 reasons’ work across Queensland, leading a diverse, dedicated and passionate team “making rights real” for children. Your knowledge, expertise and experience across operations, leadership, culture and partnerships will contribute to a child rights-focussed approach to our service delivery, positioning 54 reasons as a practice leader in the sector to deliver real and measurable outcomes for the people we work with.

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. This is the place to realise your purpose.

A place to make a difference:

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll have a unique opportunity to lead and inspire our QLD team to achieve impact for children, families and communities. Ideally based in Brisbane (though we’ll consider other locations), and as a member of our 54 reasons Senior Management Team, you’ll determine direction and priorities of the organisation, reporting directly to the Executive Director.

You will make an impact by:

Developing a high performing and engaged team through strong management, coaching and recruitment
Leading the development, implementation and successful achievement of strategic and operational business plans in QLD
Effectively engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, including government, corporate and not-for-profit organisations, to build collaborative partnerships
Leading state-based business development activities to deliver program sustainability, and to ensure high quality programming
Successfully promoting 54 reasons across state and local media outfits whilst advocating for the rights of children

A place to feel valued:

You’re a natural leader with a strong operational and practice background, and an understanding of child rights focused service delivery. You have a passion for creative and strategic thinking. Your empathy and highly developed interpersonal skills enable you to engage with stakeholders across diverse backgrounds and experiences, and you have experience working effectively alongside First Nations communities. A strong leadership approach that combines operational excellence with flexibility and resilience will see you and your team achieve success.

This role requires:

Senior leadership experience, operating within complex environments
Ability to act as a non-partisan ambassador at the highest levels including government and media
Proven experience overseeing large Government grants, major private donors and/or complex operations, including financial management, budget development, risk management, health and safety and child safeguarding
Track record in successful business development, including the preparation of funding proposals
Demonstrated experience working with First Nations and culturally and linguistically diverse communities and organisations, and a clear ability to build respectful and genuine partnerships with both
Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships with community, corporate and / or government stakeholders
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field within social sciences/human services

Working at 54 reasons is more than just a job.

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:

$180,000 – $190,000 base per annum dependent on qualifications and experience, plus super and full salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you’re able to perform at your optimum
Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Flexible working, including the ability to work on a hybrid basis from home and office
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We’ve established internal networks to support our diverse workforce, foster inclusion and allow you to bring your whole self to work (if that’s what you want!) (Pride@Save, Parents and Carers@Save, Mental Wellness Alliance, Disability@Save, First Nations Advisory Committee).

For more information regarding the benefits of working with the Save the Children Australia group, please follow this link.

Does this sound like the place for you?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the ‘Apply’ section.

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

Applications Close: Wednesday 27th August 2025.

Position Description: Director – Queensland

For any queries, contact Monica Rogers, Talent Acquisition Partner, on [email protected]. Or for more information about a career at Save/54 reasons, visit our Careers Page.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it’s 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 [email protected]. 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.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact [email protected] for further support.

Job Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements