All applicants must comply with current legislative Child Protection requirements by including your current Working with Children Check number & expiry date with your application for employment.Existing staff should apply through the Internal Positions Vacant Page.Manager, Child Safeguarding - Diocese of Lismore Catholic SchoolsThis position can be located at Lismore or Coffs HarbourFull-time, permanent position. Commencing as soon as possible.The Rewards:Salary: Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience + 11.5% superannuationAdditional benefits: Access to salary packaging, company car, fuel card, laptop, mobile phone, credit cardWorking hours: 7-hour working day, 35-hour weekFlexibility: Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working modelStaff wellbeing: An absolute focus on our peoples' safety and wellbeing, access to free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinationsGrowth: Learning and career development opportunities.Position Purpose:The Manager, Child Safeguarding holds delegated responsibility for ensuring all reportable conduct matters are appropriately investigated and reported through to the Office of Children's Guardian (OCG). As Manager, Child Safeguarding, this role supports the underlying Mission of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Lismore by delivering services that contribute to enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.Work Requirements:A current/valid Australian Driver's LicenceHold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, or ability to obtain if successfulA National Police Check, or ability to obtain if successfulRequirement to travel between locations.Qualifications:Tertiary qualifications e.g. Bachelor or Master's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services or Social Welfare, Psychology, or Behavioural Science or another relevant area of study.Work Experience:In-depth understanding of the NSW Child Safe Standards.Management and leadership experience.Negotiation, conflict management and interpersonal skills.Key Capabilities:Ability to contribute to strategic planning and to realise progress of operational plans for the service area.Demonstrated capability to provide leadership with appropriate advice and strategies for continual review and improvement of the DLCS Safeguarding Program.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working collaboratively across the DLCS, schools and with external stakeholders.Proven commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement and client service.Plus, the following generic criteria:Knowledge of WHS and equity principles in the workplace.Respect and uphold the ethos and teachings of the Catholic Church and the values of the Employer.Your cover letter must address the key capabilities listed above.Applications close: 3pm, Wednesday 6 November 2024Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe SchoolsFor identified child related roles, Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCCAn equal-opportunity employer
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