Project Officer

Description

**Why IFYS?**

At IFYS, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where both our clients and staff feel valued, empowered, and inspired.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. That’s why we continually assess and invest in staff wellbeing through initiatives like the Sanctuary Model of Care, which promotes emotional, social, and physical wellness across our organisation.

**About the Opportunity**

IFYS Project Paradigm is seeking a Project Officer - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for a full-time, fixed-term role. This position supports a national strategy focused on prevention, early intervention, and community capacity building to protect children and young people from exploitation.

Reporting to the Principal Advisor - CSE, you’ll contribute to research, consultation submissions, and the development of practice guidance, training, and resources for state-wide and national use. The role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and ideally, a background in social work or child protection frameworks.

**What’s on offer?**
- Fixed-term, full-time - contract until 5th May 2027
- $97,300 salary base per annum + superannuation
- Birtinya based office - close to cafes and eateries + walking paths
- Excellent not for profit salary packaging options, package up to $15,900 per FBT year
- Free access to the CALM Premium App + personal travel discounts through Flight Centre
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development opportunities including opportunities to attend industry specific conferences and training
- Supportive, collaborative work environment - work closely with the Principal Advisor and a fellow Project Officer, with additional support roles contributing to the team’s success

**Key responsibilities**:

- Develop and implement frameworks and resources to support staff, volunteers, and carers in responding to child sexual abuse (CSA)
- Contribute to research and submissions for government consultations, funding tenders, and sector initiatives
- Support the design and delivery of a national training package and awareness campaigns on child sexual exploitation (CSE)
- Work closely with the Principal Advisor - CSE to provide specialist advice, contribute to case reviews, and shape policy and program materials
- Report on project activities and advocate across the sector to strengthen responses to CSE through collaboration, communities of practice, and continuous improvement

**Skills and requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services related discipline
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and implementing child protection related projects, practice and policy frameworks
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and social work theory
- Project management skills and an ability to translate vision into action
- Experience contributing to the writing of government submissions, tenders and grants
- Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and training to a variety of audiences in professional and public settings
- Ability to travel interstate occasionally as the role requires

**Must hold or be willing to provide or obtain if successful**:

- QLD Drivers License with a clear traffic history
- QLD Working with Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
- Licensed Care Suitability Check (LCS2)
- National Crime Check (A new check will be completed through IFYS systems)
- Ability to provide two recent line manager references including your current employer

**Applications close**: Wednesday 2nd July 2025

**If you would like further information on this role, please call (07) 5438 3000 and ask to speak to Tahlia in the Recruitment team.**

Role Type

On-site - Contract - Full-time - Mid-level

Pay Rate

97300 AUD - 101700 AUD (Annum)

Company Overview

At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who come into contact with us. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members.