Safeguarding Investigator

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About the Role
We are seeking a Safeguarding Investigator for a Permanent - Full-Time role opportunity in Blackburn VIC or Redfern NSW.

Purpose of the Role:

• Undertake investigations into allegations of abuse and harm to children and young people, and vulnerable people, by TSA Personnel
• Report findings from Safeguarding Audits and other key elements of the Safeguarding Framework.

Key Responsibilities:
You will be successful in this role if you can:

• Conduct objective investigations into allegations of abuse toward children and young people by employees and volunteers including: research and review evidence from internal and external sources, organise and conduct interviews of children and young people, witnesses and alleged persons, document investigation process, evidence, actions and outcomes
• Manage internal and external reporting obligations including reporting to senior leaders, police reports, reportable conduct, reports to statutory child protection
• Provide updates to senior leaders regarding the status of investigations as required and relevant.
• Oversight external investigations and gather relevant information by liaising with Officer Personnel, Legal and/or Centre for Restoration team to develop investigator brief for external investigators
• Undertake safeguarding risk assessments post investigations
• Undertake Safeguarding audits as required
• Report on Safeguarding audit outcomes and other key parts of the TSAs Safeguarding Framework as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work or similar tertiary qualification
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Formal training and/or Qualifications in Investigations

Experience:

• Proven experience in conducting investigations involving children, young people and vulnerable people
• Proven experience in conducting workplace investigations
• Understanding of the dynamics associated with abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Understanding of the dynamics and risks associated with sexual abuse in institutional contexts

Requirements of the Role:

• A national police and WWCC check is required.
• Valid Drivers Licence

Why work for us
In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• 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