Position Title: Child Safety Project Officer
Applications Close: Friday, November 8, 2024 - 5:00 pm
Warrnambool City Council is committed to providing a safe environment for all children in our care and in our City.
The safety of children in our care is Council's first priority and we have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm.
Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe and child friendly city, where all children are valued and protected from abuse.
About the roleWe are currently seeking a proactive Child Safe Project Officer reporting to the Human Resources Coordinator that will ensure Council meets compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
The three main objectives of the role are:
Leadership and staff management – Effectively plan and co-ordinate all facets of the organisation-wide implementation of the child safe standards through contemporary and best practice models in line with current policy.Strategic Service Planning and Development – Contribute to strategic planning and development in relation to the implementation of child safe standards, and provide specialist technical leadership to the organisation and relevant stakeholders in the implementation of current policy, continuous improvement, evaluation, and education.Specialist liaison and advocate – Provide knowledge leadership through guidance and specialist advice as it relates to the organisation-wide implementation of the Child Safe Standards.To succeed in this role you will have: Demonstrated working knowledge and application of the Victorian Child Safe Standards.Established knowledge and collaborative approach to embedding organisation-wide goals and change to improve service and community outcomes.This is a temporary part-time position until 1 January 2026, the hours of work are 45.6 hours per fortnight.
The current base salary is $87,860 per annum (pro-rata), exclusive of superannuation.
To ApplyTo apply for this opportunity, please click apply now above.
This will take you to an electronic form where you will be required to answer the THREE (3) Key Selection Criteria questions and upload your Resume and Cover Letter.
QuestionsIf after reading the position description you have further questions please contact Jenna Hurley, Coordinator Human Resources, on or .
Warrnambool City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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