We are seeking to appoint a proactive and highly motivated Lead Safeguarding Consultant person to a full-time permanent position based at Blackburn.
Reporting to the Executive Manager Safeguarding Operations, you will be an integral member of a highly effective and established Safeguarding team ensuring The Salvation Army adopts child safe strategies and promotes a culture of safety and well-being for children and young people.
As a Lead Safeguarding Consultant your primary responsibility is to lead the implementation of TSA’s Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People Framework primarily across Victoria, requiring frequent intrastate travel and occasional interstate travel.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing specialist Safeguarding advice and support to frontline personnel to deliver best safeguarding practices;
- Promoting a positive Safeguarding culture through training and development to embed Safeguarding into day to day operations;
- Providing expert Safeguarding risk assessments,
- Management of investigations into allegations of abuse and/or misconduct;
- Identifying risks and opportunities for continuous improvement;
- Strengthening the practice and culture of Safeguarding throughout The Salvation Army.
Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated work history in Child Safeguarding, backed by tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Behavioral Science or associated fields (preferred).
To be successful in this role you will maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality and will have:
- A broad understanding of the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse (essential);
- Involvement in leading cultural change and child safety initiatives in large organisations, preferably in a faith based organisation or church
- Proven experience in assessing safeguarding risks, sophisticated investigation and report writing skills;
- Availability to work an on-call roster system including weekends and holiday periods;
- A driver’s license, Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as:
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
- Flexible working conditions
- Paid parental leave
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- Employee Assistance Program – Independent confidential counselling service
- Opportunity for career development
- An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
How to Apply
If you would like to work for one of Australia’s leading not-for-profit organisations and have the satisfaction of knowing that your career contributes positively to the lives of thousands of Australians each year, please apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.