Child Safety Standards Manager

**Child Safety Standards Manager**
- 2-year Fixed Term Contract | Full Time or Part Time (0.8 FTE)
- Exciting opportunity to build policy from the ground up
- Hybrid Working Opportunity | Central CBD Location
- V/Line's purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport - connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade._
- V/Line is experiencing significant growth and we're delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge._

**About the role**

At V/Line, we are taking a proactive approach in our commitment to child safety through the creation of a comprehensive and robust framework. As the Child Safety Standards Manager, you will lead the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and cultural initiatives to ensure compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. This is an amazing opportunity to shape and establish a new organisational approach to child safety that will set the foundation for V/Line's future.

Key Accountabilities
- ** Framework Development**: Develop a child safety policy and governance framework, ensuring alignment with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
- ** Implementation & Compliance**:Lead the creation and execution of a detailed implementation plan to meet all legislative requirements.
- ** Risk Management**:Identify and address child safety risks, integrating protocols into broader risk management frameworks.
- ** Stakeholder Collaboration**:Act as the primary contact for child safety inquiries while fostering partnerships with government bodies, community groups, and industry stakeholders.
- ** Monitoring & Continuous Improvement**: Establish mechanisms to monitor compliance, track progress, and drive ongoing enhancements.
- ** Training & Culture Building**:Create programs to build awareness, capability, and a culture of child safety throughout the organisation.

**About you**

We're seeking a dedicated professional to drive meaningful change within the organisation. You come with strong expertise in child safety standards and the ability to lead impactful initiatives that ensure compliance.
- Comprehensive understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. (mandatory)
- Experience in policy development, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
- Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies and executive leaders.
- Strong training and capability-building skills to foster awareness and a child-safe culture.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to influence and implement change effectively.
- Previous exposure to government, operational or industrial environments (desirable)
- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line's values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

If your skills or experience don't exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

**Why V/Line**

In addition to **free myki travel**, we offer:

- ** Community impact -** Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- ** Huge potential -** We're transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- ** Dynamic environment -** V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- ** Collaborative team -** You'll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- ** Flexible working -**We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. We are also proud to be endorsed by Work 180 as a great place for women to work, second year in a row.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world's oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners' lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close**:Thursday 8th May 2025