Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 11th May 2022
- Regional QLD > Mount Isa
No two days are the same in this important leadership role that facilitates the Mount Isa and Gulf region's Local Level Alliance (LLA). We need your exceptional people skills to motivate community agencies and Government Departments to commit to collaborative, action focused activities to deal with the issues affecting vulnerable children and families' ability to live happy, safe and healthy lives. Your infectious enthusiasm for collaboration and collective impact, your courage and commitment to continually improving the work we do, coupled with your exceptional organisational and time management skills make you the perfect candidate for this role!
* * * Relocation assistance potentially available * * *
We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We've been working with families and communities in Queensland as a trusted support for children for nearly 70 years. More information on our work in Queensland is available here.
In this full time, permanent position, you'll facilitate the Local Level Alliance across Mount Isa and the Gulf. You will make an impact by:
We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and influential, with exceptional skills in communication, facilitation and motivating a diverse range of stakeholders to work together to ensure families receive the right services at the right time. You're known for your ability to manage conflict, find the common ground and keep relationships strong whilst inspiring change. You're action driven and outcome focused, possess a high level of integrity and personal accountability, and you're happiest when you are working in a role that supports groups to achieve their goals.
This role requires:
It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for children and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section below.
Position Description - Senior Practitioner (Local Level Alliance)
For more information about the team and the program that the role works in, refer to our Program Profile. For any queries, please contact Christine Burgen, Team Leader on 0429 897 443.
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. Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or proof of medical exemption.
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! We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a workplace suitable for all people and can modify our processes to suit you - 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 where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.