Child Safety Advisor

Our client is a local council in Melbourne’s North seeking an experienced Child Safety Advisor to join their Children, Youth & Families team on a temporary basis for a 3-month contract. 

This is a strategic role responsible for leading the organisation’s child safety function and supporting the ongoing development of its Child Safe Framework, ensuring compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Child Safe Framework
• Develop and maintain child safety policies, procedures and work plans
• Provide strategic advice on child safety risks, compliance and emerging issues
• Lead child safety training, communications and awareness initiatives
• Coordinate the Child Safe Working Group and engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Build strong relationships with government, community organisations and sector partners
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Child Safety Project Officer
• Prepare high-quality briefings, reports and recommendations for senior leadership

About you:

• Demonstrated experience implementing and applying the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme
• Experience leading organisation-wide frameworks, compliance initiatives or cultural change projects
• Strong policy development, project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Local government experience is highly desirable
• Relevant qualifications in human services, community services, compliance, risk management or a related discipline are desirable

A National Police Check and current Working with Children Check are required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.