Child Safety Specialist

4 months ago

Bankstown, Australia SSI Full time

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.
Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?
With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
About the Role
SSI is committed to ensuring children and young people are supported and respected, can participate safely and feel empowered when participating in our services. We are committed to listening to children and young people, creating a child safe culture, and striving to do better.
The Child Safety Specialist will lead the implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations across SSI Group to ensure that SSI meets and maintains its obligations as a Child Safe Organisation. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will be responsible for implementing strategies, processes and practices in compliance with state specific child safe standards, addressing barriers to implementation within programs and services at SSI.
The position will work collaboratively with services to support earlier and more effective intervention to vulnerable children, young people and their families. This is a significant opportunity to be the key champion in determining, driving and implementing SSI’s Child Safety plans, organisation wide.
About You
We are looking for someone with demonstrated experience in implementing child-safe practices. You will be an advocate for children and young people, with an understanding of Child Safe regulations and a passion for ensuring children’s safety is at the forefront of an organisation's practices. You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and will thrive in a fast-paced complex environment.
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrable work experience in delivering services to children.
- Familiarity with the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations.
- Ability to influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes
- Solid organisational skills, including the ability to lead others to fulfill commitments and deliver according to a plan
- Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project/Planner and hands-on experience with MS Office 365 collaboration tools
- Experience in managing culture change/transformation projects is highly desirable.

About SSI
SSI is a national not-for-profit organization providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.
SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.
About our Benefits
- Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay
- Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight;
- Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
- Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process
At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.
Our commitment to Diversity
To Apply
Applications close 22 September 2024
A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

  • Quality and Safety Specialist

    6 days ago

    Bankstown, Australia Toll Group Full time

    Company Description Toll Helicopters is an experienced provider of specialised mission-critical helicopter services and training for Government, Defence and the civil sector. With extensive experience in operations, training and helicopter maintenance, our staff are some of the most highly experienced and well-trained aviation professionals in the...

  • Safety Manager

    3 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia John Holland Full time

    Bankstown, NSW, AU, 2200**About John Holland**: At John Holland, our purpose is simple - we transform lives with everything we do. We’ve always known that infrastructure is about people — our customers, our employees, and the communities in which we work every day. That’s our difference. Deep experience and capability with a genuine care about creating...

  • Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworker

    6 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Northern CPPYJ- Location: Bankstown, NSW, AU, 2200 Bankstown, NSW, AU, 2200 Bankstown, NSW, AU, 2200 Campbelltown, NSW, AU, 2560 Ingleburn, NSW, AU, 2565 Liverpool, NSW, AU, 2170 Fairfield, NSW, AU, 2165 Campbelltown, NSW, AU, 2560 Fairfield, NSW, AU, 2165 Ingleburn, NSW, AU, 2565 Liverpool, NSW, AU, 2170 Campbelltown, NSW, AU, 2560 Fairfield, NSW,...

  • Child Protection Caseworker

    6 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

    Division: Northern CPPYJ- Location: Bankstown, NSW, AU, 2200 Campbelltown, NSW, AU, 2560 Fairfield, NSW, AU, 2165 Ingleburn, NSW, AU, 2565 Liverpool, NSW, AU, 2170- Req ID: 65798Child Protection Caseworker - South Western Sydney We are currently recruiting to vacancies in Bankstown, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Ingleburn & Liverpool **We do work that really...

  • Early Years Specialist

    6 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Each Full time

    **Multiple full-time or 0.8FTE positions available**: - ** Work from our Bankstown office + within the community + from home (flexible hours)**: - ** Competitive salary depending on quals & experience + family friendly + no billable hours + **Salary Packaging** benefits + on the job training** Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in early...

  • Early Years Specialist

    6 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Each Full time

    **Multiple full-time or 0.8FTE positions available**: - ** Work from our Bankstown office + within the community + from home (flexible hours)**: - ** Competitive salary depending on quals & experience + family friendly + no billable hours + **Salary Packaging** benefits + on the job training** Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in early...

  • Quality Improvement Specialist

    3 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Uniting Full time

    Located in Bankstown - Part Time Position - Competitive pay, flexibility & great benefits **What do we need you to do?** You will be responsible for providing specialist quality management advice to operational teams at the local level in collaboration with the Practice, Clinical and Quality team. This role is focused on the provision of coaching, advice...

  • Early Years Specialist

    7 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Each Full time

    **Multiple full-time positions available**: - ** Work from our Bankstown office + within the community + from home (flexible hours)**: - ** Competitvwe salary depending on quals & experience + f**amily friendly + no billable hours + **Salary Packaging** benefits + on the job training** Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in early...

  • Oohc Permanency Support Program Caseworker

    7 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia SSI Full time

    Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people...

  • Trustworthy Family Caregiver Wanted

    4 weeks ago

    Bankstown, Australia Care Full time

    We are seeking a reliable and experienced babysitter to provide top-notch care for our child in the Bankstown area. With a strong focus on safety, trustworthiness, and reliability, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a positive impact in a family's life.Job OverviewCare, a leading childcare provider, is looking for a skilled...

  • Carer Training

    5 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Settlement Services International Limited (SSI) Full time

    About the role Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia? With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities. About the Team Every child has a right to a safe, happy and...

  • Family Contact

    7 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia SSI Full time

    Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people...

  • Diploma/certificate Iii

    7 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Flinders Centre Early Learning School Full time

    **About the Centre**: Flinders Centre Early Learning School is an independently owned and operated child care service offering high-quality education and care for children between 6 weeks and 6 years of age. We provide a holistic approach to the education and care of young children in a warm and nurturing environment that reflect the unique diversity of the...

  • Diploma/certificate Iii

    6 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Flinders Centre Early Learning School Full time

    **About the Centre**: Flinders Centre Early Learning School is an independently owned and operated child care service offering high-quality education and care for children between 6 weeks and 6 years of age. We provide a holistic approach to the education and care of young children in a warm and nurturing environment that reflect the unique diversity of the...

  • Accreditation & Implementation Advisor

    7 days ago

    Bankstown, Australia SSI Full time

    Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people...

  • Oshc Educator

    4 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Extend After School Care Full time

    **OSHC Coordinator - Bankstown, NSW.** **Outside School Hours Care Service Coordinator** **$36- $41 Per Hour + Generous Allowances** **Casual position** **The Opportunity** **Extend** Children at** St Euphemia College **in **Bankstown **are looking for an **OSHC Service Coordinator** to play, teach, and take care of them in a safe learning environment...

  • Assistant Educator First Grammar Bankstown

    7 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia G8 Education Full time

    510651 - BANKSTOWN, NSW, 2200 - Assistant Educator - Permanent Full time Add to favourites Favourite View favourites **The Opportunity** Are you an experienced Certificate III or Diploma qualified Educator looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop...

  • Oshc Educator

    4 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia Extend After School Care Full time

    **OSHC Assistant Educator - Bankstown, NSW.** **$29- $33 Per Hour + Generous Allowances** **Casual position** **The Opportunity** **Extend** Children at** St Euphemia College **in **Bankstown **are looking for an **OSHC Service Assistant** to play, teach, and take care of them in a safe learning environment at After School Care. **The Role** - After...

  • Inclusion Support Educator

    3 weeks ago

    Bankstown, Australia G8 Education Full time

    517810 - BANKSTOWN, NSW, 2200 - Assistant Educator - Fixed Term Full time Add to favourites Favourite View favourites **The Opportunity** Are you an experienced Certificate III or Diploma qualified Educator looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop...

  • Casual Educator First Grammar Bankstown

    6 months ago

    Bankstown, Australia G8 Education Full time

    514068 - BANKSTOWN, NSW, 2200 - Assistant Educator - Casual Add to favourites Favourite View favourites **The Opportunity** Are you an experienced Certificate III or Diploma qualified Educator looking to join a phenomenal team of exceptional, qualified Early Childhood professionals and be supported and encouraged to excel and further develop your Early...