Child Safety Specialist

4 days ago

Albert Park, South Australia Melbourne Sports Centres Full time
About Melbourne Sports Centres

Melbourne Sports Centres is the premier multi-sport facilities in Victoria, dedicated to fostering peak performance, unlocking potential, and delivering world-class events. We exist to fuel passion, inspire excellence, and contribute to the well-being of the Victorian community.

Salary & Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is around $70,000-$90,000 per year, depending on experience. Additional benefits include flexible working arrangements, free parking, performance gym membership, discounts at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets, complimentary court hire for casual bookings across the stadiums, family and friends' discounts on performance gym membership, and discounts on holiday programs and creche for dependents.

Job Description

This critical role will help Melbourne Sports Centres meet Victoria's Child Safe Standards by providing expert advice and guidance to our corporate and operational teams. You'll play a pivotal role in identifying and managing risks to child safety, working closely with event organisers, school groups, sports partners, and tenants to ensure all our venues are safe for children and young people.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the charge in raising awareness and understanding of child safety by delivering resources, guidance, and training to employees.
  • Coordinate the identification and mitigation of risks associated with Melbourne Sports Centres venues, programs, and projects.
  • Monitor, assess, and report on all child safety incidents, escalating complex matters to senior executives and preparing detailed reports.
  • Liaise with event organisers, schools, sports partners, and families to ensure child safety risks are managed effectively.
  • Evaluate and update our child safety framework to stay current with legislative changes and best practices.
  • Lead cultural initiatives, ensuring a child-safe environment throughout all venues.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Proven experience in a child safety or safeguarding role (highly desirable).
  • Detailed knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and relevant frameworks.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to provide guidance, support, and training to diverse teams.
  • Experience in risk management, investigations, and preparing data-driven reports.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with children, young people, and their families.
  • A commitment to maintaining integrity, exercising sound judgement, and working independently.

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