Executive Manager

3 days ago

Cairns Regional, Australia Catholic Education Cairns Full time

Executive Manager - Professional Standards and Safeguarding

Commencement Date: 1 January 2026

Employment Type: Full time, 5 year fixed term contract

Salary Range: Total Employment Package (inc base salary, superannuation, leave, motor vehicle)

Closing Date for Applications:5pm Sunday 23 November 2025

About Cairns, Far North Queensland

Our schools are nestled amongst ancient rainforests, pristine waterfalls, crystal-clear lakes and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. And you can forget spending hours in the car or on a packed train. The hustle and bustle of the capital cities does not compare to our laidback commute.Cairns also offers many lifestyle opportunities that can be found in few other places and is surrounded by World Heritage listed areas including the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, all within an hour’s journey from the growing City of Cairns. It is the gateway to our Asian neighbors with direct flights to China, Japan and Singapore as well as having direct flights to all the east coast capital cities, Darwin, and Queensland’s Sunshine and Gold Coasts.

About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and shape safeguarding to protect the most vulnerable and uphold organisational integrity. The Executive Manager Professional Standards and Safeguarding role is primarily responsible for managing the Diocese of Cairns, Professional Standards and Safeguarding Office. The essential duties and responsibilities of the role extend across all entities with the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation. This includes Catholic Early Learning, Centacare, and the parishes throughout the Diocese and may include direct support to the Bishop of Cairns within the area of responsibility.

Expectations of the role include:

- Provide a prevention to intervention focus within a framework of restorative justice

- Receive and manage complaints and grievances

- Investigate complaints or referrals of alleged serious misconduct

- Prepare confidential reports

- Review and develop policies

- Support and advise Clergy, Executives, Managers and Principals

Qualifications and requirements:

Qualifications:

- Tertiary qualification relevant to the role

- Hold a Working with Children Blue Card, unless an exemption applies

Requirements:

- Minimum 5 years experience working with regulatory / statutory body

- A demonstrated commitment to the objectives, vision, and ethos of the Catholic Church

- Evidence of personal professional development in areas relevant to this role

- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and implementation of safeguarding practices

- Demonstrated experience in managing complaints and investigations

For further information about the role, please download the Executive Manger - Professional Standards and Safeguarding position description.

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants should note that as part of the hiring process a criminal history check and a bankruptcy check will be completed.

To understand our commitment and initiatives to truth telling, healing and reconciliation view our Reconciliation Action Plan

Enquiries:

Brad Currie - Executive Leader, People and Culture
Phone: 4050 9700

To Apply:

If you are interested in taking advantage of this excellent opportunity, please complete the online application form, upload a copy of your resume and a one page cover letter.

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