Senior Project Officer (Child Safety)
Senior Project Officer (Child Safety)
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Job Description
- Key leadership role in embedding childsafe practices at UWA.
- Lead the implementation of the Child Safety Framework Action Plan.
- Fulltime 12month fixedterm contract.
- Base salary range: $100524 to $111534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Integrity and Standards Unit (ISU) is responsible for managing complaints student discipline integrity and child safety. In 2025 ISU is leading a strategic universitywide project to embed the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations at UWA through a comprehensive Child Safety Framework Action Plan.
About the opportunity
We are seeking a skilled project management professional to lead the delivery of UWAs Child Safety Framework Action Plan. This highimpact role will focus on coordinating work across multiple business units ensuring alignment with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework and national child safety principles. Key responsibilities include:
- Driving project planning scheduling delivery and reporting across all phases of implementation.
- Coordinating stakeholders across diverse areas of the university building strong partnerships to ensure ownership and accountability.
- Developing and implementing practical tools training and resources to embed childsafe practices.
- Managing project risks dependencies and performance metrics to ensure successful ontime delivery.
- Supporting teams in assessing and strengthening their child safety practices to meet legislative and policy requirements.
About you
- Extensive experience in endtoend project management with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement schedule management and delivery of complex crossorganisational initiatives.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated success in driving cultural or compliancefocused change within large or complex organisations.
- Knowledge of child safety principles frameworks and relevant legislation (including the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework) is desirable but not essentialwhat matters most is your ability to lead strategic projects with rigour and care.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence negotiate and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
Special Requirements
- Current National Police Clearance Certificate.
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To learn more about this opportunity please contact Gina Barron at .
How to apply
Apply online via the Apply Now button submitting your Resume and Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 25 May 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
For application queries contact the person in the advertisement or email the Talent team at with your query and the 6digit job reference number for a quicker response.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
