Child Safety Officer
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Child Safety Officer
- Full-time Permanent.
- Based at Richmond & Lower Plenty with travel to other sites
- $121848 per annum plus super
- 17.5% annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options
- Progressive Workplace Flexibilityoptions that enable genuine work life balance
- Will be provided with an OV Laptop & OV Mobile Phone.
At Odyssey Victoria we know we can do better and thats where you come in!
Were looking for a passionate and experienced Child Safety Officer to help lead the way in strengthening and embeddings our child safeguarding practices across our services with a focus on our residential programs where children live or visit. This is a hands-on standalone role where youll have the opportunity to drive real change and make a lasting impact on the lives on children and young people.
This role isnt just about compliance its about culture. Youll work across teams to build capability support continuous improvement and make sure the voices and rights of children are heard and respected.
About the role
Recent reviews have shown we have room to improve and were committed to doing the work. Youll play a key role in implementing our latest action plan guiding our response to child safety risks and building the confidence and skills of our staff.
Working closely with Executive leadership and frontline teams you will:
- Hit the ground running and lead child safe initiatives
- Oversee our policies audits and compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards
- Action the outcomes of our recent Child Safe Audit
- Provide expert advice on risk assessments incident reviews and safety planning
- Support staff with training consultation and child-centred practices
- Lead initiatives to enhance child participation and ensure childrens rights are upheld in everything we do
- Contribute to a culture of safety accountability and inclusion across programs
About you
Youre a confident experienced professional who can work independently whilst building trust and collaboration across diverse teams. Youre not afraid to challenge the status quo and bring others along.
Youll bring:
- A degree in Social Work Psychology Child Protection or a related field
- Experience in child protection family services or residential care
- In-depth knowledge of child safety legislation and reporting obligations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- A practical solution focused approach to policy practice and cultural change
Why join us
- Purpose-driven work with real community impact
- Supportive and values-led workplace
- Commitment to diversity inclusion and reconciliation
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development
For a copy of the position description which outlines the full suite of responsibilities and key selection criteria click HERE( information
Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered)
Applications should be addressed to Neos Zavrou and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
If you have any questions relating to the position please contact Neos Zavrou Executive Manager Practice Excellence on .
We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected so please dont wait to apply!
Our commitment to diversity
Safety screening
OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.
Mandatory COVID vaccinations
In line with OVs Mandatory Vaccination Policy all Odyssey Victoria staff are required to hold Fully Vaccinated (Boosted) status having also received the Booster of this minimum of three (3) COVID-19 vaccinations will be requested during the onboarding process and offers will be rescinded where such evidence cannot be provided.
All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
