Senior Officer Child Safety

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Catholic Education - Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn Full time $100,000 - $123,000 per year

Salary Range: $130, ,223.00 plus superannuation

Employment Status: Full-time

Eligibility: Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Start Date: Negotiable

About Us

Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG) provides education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning Centres (ELCs).

The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs through seven Service Areas. These Service Areas include: Education and Performance Improvement; Catholic Identity; School and Family Services; Strategy and Special Projects; Finance and Infrastructure; Information and Communication Technology; and People and Culture.

About the Role

CECG is seeking a dedicated Child Safety Officer to support the implementation of Child Safe Standards across CECG schools and Early Learning Centres. This role involves delivering professional learning in student and classroom management, guiding schools to meet compliance obligations, and resolving complex parent and student matters. Working closely with the Child Protection Manager and the Safety & Family Services team, the officer ensures schools meet statutory requirements under ACT and NSW Education Acts.

About the Team

The School and Family Service team is responsible for supporting the Archdiocese in a variety of ways, including working with clinical experts and curriculum advisers to support our schools and their communities at a local level. Using a wealth of knowledge, hands on experience and personal connections with school communities, the School and Family Services team ensures that students and their families are at the heart of everything it does.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • Attractive remuneration package
  • Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing
  • 24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)
  • Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Access to the People Wellbeing Program, Flourish

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Teaching/Education or Masters of Teaching/Education, Leadership or Theology
  • Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance and Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • Current Drivers Licence.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.

The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

For further information about CECG, please visit the website.

To view the position description please view our job ad on our website here.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment Team Leader, on or via email

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