Child Protection Specialist

2 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Child Safety and Professional Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child Protection Officer to join our Child Safety and Professional Services team. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children in our care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct investigations and provide expert advice and support on child protection matters
  • Undertake effective case management and case collaboration as required
  • Collaborate with colleagues to provide professional support, training, and development for child safe standards in schools
  • Provide advice on related issues arising in schools to assist with child protection and legislative compliance
  • Contribute to the development of contemporary and effective workplace policy, procedures, and systems
Essential Selection Criteria
  • Capacity to understand and support the Catholic Church's Mission in Catholic Education
  • Extensive knowledge of Child Protection legislation and related legal issues and Child Safe Standards
  • Proven expertise in the management of complex child protection matters
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
  • Ability to give sound advice to local leaders (School Principals, Heads of Service)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and meet deadlines
  • High standard of confidentiality
  • Excellent analytical and report writing skills
  • Competent in the writing of reports and formulating recommendations with cogent argument and attention to detail
  • Experience in successfully conducting investigations, risk assessments, safety, and support planning
  • Current driver's license and registered vehicle (travel costs will be compensated)
  • Tertiary degree qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Legal, Social Sciences, Human Resources)
Desirable Selection Criteria
  • At least 5 years of experience working in this field
  • Skills in interviewing children
  • Policy development and adult training skills and experience

A 6-month probationary period will be applied to the position. This role is classified as child-related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with CEDoW.

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