Safeguarding and Risk Officer - The Catholic Diocese of SandhurstThe Organisation: The Diocese of Sandhurst through its ministries and agencies is at the service of the people of God, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their communities and daily lives.
Presided over by the Bishop of Sandhurst, the Diocese comprises around 90,000 Catholics and a wide variety of people, cultures, and ministries, providing services and support to 40 parishes and 56 schools through pastoral, educational, social welfare, and administrative support.
The Role: The Catholic Diocese of Sandhurst (the Diocese) is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding and Risk Officer to foster and drive a culture that has child safety and the safety of young people and adults at risk as paramount and a fundamental focus across the Diocese.
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Safeguarding and Risk Officer is required to provide training, policy support and guidance to parishes, agencies and entities across the Diocese.
Support the implementation of policies and procedures to promote the safety and protection of children, young people and people experiencing vulnerability.Strengthen compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.This role will contribute to strengthening the efforts of clergy, employees and volunteers to meet moral, ethical and statutory obligations and our duty of care in relation to safeguarding children, young people or adults experiencing vulnerability.
Key Requirements: The role requires a person with a firm grasp of safeguarding policy implementation and a skilful and engaging training manner.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
A demonstrated commitment and relevant experience in relation to safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.An in-depth understanding of the Victorian legislative and national context in relation to protection of children, young people, and adults at risk from harm.Sound knowledge of policies, procedures and codes of conduct relevant to ensuring the safety of children, young people and adults at risk.An excellent communicator who is engaging, supportive, trustworthy and highly organised.An understanding of and willingness to work within the Catholic ethos.Skills and Experience: You will need to have a relevant qualification in social work, social sciences, teaching or other relevant qualification.A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in the delivery of training on sensitive topics to adults from a wide variety of backgrounds.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified individual who is motivated to work within the Church environment and has exemplary service delivery skills working with diverse and complex stakeholders.
Application Process: Applications including a covering letter addressing the "Key Requirements" and "Skills and Experience" as listed above, together with your resume, should be sent to by 5:00 p.m., Monday, 26th August 2024.
For further information relating to the position, contact Garry Dewhirst, Human Resources Officer on the above email or by telephone on .
The Diocese is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children, young people, and adults at risk. It has a zero tolerance of any abuse in any form.
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