Child Safeguarding Specialist

1 month ago


Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Full time
Job Title: Child Safeguarding Officer

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child Safeguarding Officer to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position that will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our students.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Continual review and improvement of school and system Child Safeguarding Programs across the Diocese through education, training, and compliance.
  • Support the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.
  • Travel between locations to provide training and support to schools and staff.
Requirements:
  • A current/valid Australian Driver's Licence.
  • Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain if successful.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or at least five years relevant industry experience.
Desirable Skills:
  • Comprehensive understanding of the NSW Child Safe Standards.
  • Experience designing and delivering training and education to adult learners.
  • Experience with compliance and risk management frameworks.

What We Offer:

  • Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience.
  • Additional benefits including access to salary packaging, company car, laptop, mobile phone, fuel card, and credit card.
  • 7-hour working day, 35-hour week.
  • Flexibility to achieve work-life balance and benefits of face-to-face collaboration with peers.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your cover letter and resume, to recruitment@lism.catholic.edu.au.

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is an equal-opportunity employer.



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