Manager Safeguarding Policy and Practice

2 days ago


Blackburn, Australia Employment Plus AU Full time

Number of Positions Available:

1

- Start your career with The Salvation Army today

- We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

- ABOUT US

- The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
We are seeking a Manager Safeguarding Policy and Practice (Risk & Assurance) for a permanent role located in Blackburn.

Hybrid/Flexible working conditions apply.

The primary responsibility of the role is to lead the development of, and training and compliance to, The Salvation Army's Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People Framework.

The focus of the role is:

- To design the safeguarding standards to ensure The Salvation Army has programs and activities that are safe for children and young people. In particular this role will focus on standards related to physical and build environment and online safety
- To design the activity and program risk assessments and associated policies, training, tools and processes
- To strengthen the practice and culture of safeguarding throughout The Salvation Army
- A deep understanding of the Royal Commission research and recommendations into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
- A demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding best practice and regulatory frameworks
- A demonstrated experience in relationship management and influencing key stakeholders at senior levels of organisations, government, agencies and partners
- Sophisticated policy and report writing skills
- Experience leading cultural change initiatives in large organisations, preferably in a faith based organisation or church
- Tertiary qualifications in either Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Science or associated fields

At The Salvation Army we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as generous salary packaging opportunities, flexible working arrangements and career diversity and professional development.

How to Apply
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_


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