Project Officer, Child Safe Standards

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

**THE ROLE**

The Project Officer, Child Safe Standards will support the implementation of the Social Services Regulator regulatory compliance framework for Child Safe Standards that meets its objectives and community expectations.

This role is focused on the oversight and delivery of the Social Services Regulator function as an integrated sector regulator for the Victorian Child Safe Standards, providing local advice to the Regulator on complex investigations into potential non-compliance, and engaging with regulated entities where required.

The successful applicant will have a background in working with regulatory frameworks, child safety and stakeholder engagement.

This position involves the handling of challenging and confronting materials. The Project Officer, Child Safe Standards will support the receipt and review of notifications about incidents that caused serious harm, or had the potential to cause harm, to children and young people. This includes sexual offences and misconduct, physical violence, behaviour that causes significant emotional or psychological harm, and significant neglect

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Contribute to the provision of advice on issues relating to safeguarding the interests of vulnerable people in a regulatory context, such as providing recommendations to inform compliance assessments and enforcement.
- Support sensitive investigations of regulated entities (both proactive and responsive), negotiate resolution and - where necessary - prepare and present evidence to inform regulatory action
- Plan, prioritise and manage a caseload of matters within set timeframes to achieve quality outcomes and organisational goals.
- Provide advice and guidance to regulated entities on behalf of the Social Services Regulator in regulatory matters to support their compliance with regulatory responsibilities.
- Support the implement projects/initiatives to address specific industry or sector issues to support the desired outcomes of regulatory activity.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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