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Permanent | Full time
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Salary $95-$100K + super with salary packaging benefits
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Location: Sydney | Flexible state location NSW/VIC/SA/ACT/TAS – Work from home
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Applicants from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply
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Open to part-time/job share arrangement
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
The role reports to the National Child and Youth Safe Lead, and sits within the broader Practice Quality team, which is a component of the MA Practice, Evidence and Impact business unit.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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Implement a range of activities to embed the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations in accordance with the National Child & Youth Safe Work Plan.
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Assist in the development and delivery of Child & Youth Safe training.
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Engage with Service Delivery stakeholders to support and track progress on the implementation of the National Child and Youth Safe Plan.
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Support the National Child & Youth Safe Lead in the review of existing child and youth safe policies, procedures and practices.
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Respond to staff queries in relation to child and youth safe obligations and responsibilities.
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Participate in meetings and report on progress to the Child and Youth Safe Team and Child and Youth Safe Clinical and Care Committee.
Requirements for success
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Direct experience working with children and young people, relevant qualifications or completed training.
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A knowledge and motivation to work towards embedding the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and other state-based child safe standards across Mission Australia’s services.
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Clear understanding of state and territory child protection legislation within assigned jurisdictions or willingness and commitment to develop this understanding as a priority.
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Experience in managing or supporting staff to manage allegations towards workers involving children and young people, according to legislation and internal policy or willingness to obtain these skills.
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Experience in developing and delivering training programs preferred.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to form and maintain strong collaborative relationships up and down the organisation.
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Excellent time management skills and the ability to be responsive, prioritise your workload and meet timeframes.
Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We’re committed to the safety and wellbeing of each other and the people we serve.
We recognise and respect diversity. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
Find out more about a career with Mission Australia.
If you need support to submit your application, please email [email protected].
Your benefits
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Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference
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Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
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Generous discounts with health insurance and major retailers
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Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support.