Child Safety Officer
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Job Location:
Leichhardt - Australia
Yearly Salary:
$ 104000 - 115000
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS)
Full Time Sydney-based New Role
Sydney Catholic Early Childhood Services (SCECS) is a not-for-profit provider of high-quality early childhood education and outside school hours care (OSHC). Grounded in the teachings and values of the Catholic Church we are committed to ensuring the emotional physical spiritual and cultural safety and dignity of every child in our care.
This is an exciting brand-new role created to further strengthen our organisations commitment to safeguarding. At SCECS child wellbeing and safety are not just priorities; they are foundational to who we are and central to all our decisions and practices.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Child Safety Officer to lead our safeguarding strategy across all early learning and OSHC services.
About the RoleThe Child Safety Officer serves as the organisations key advisor on all matters relating to child safeguarding driving a culture where childrens safety and wellbeing are embedded in every aspect of service delivery.
This role provides expert leadership guidance and support to ensure SCECS meets its legal ethical and regulatory obligations under the National Quality Framework Child Safe Standards and child protection legislation. As this is a newly created position you will have the opportunity to shape influence and elevate safeguarding processes across the organisation.
Key ResponsibilitiesChampion a strong child-safe culture across all early learning and OSHC services.
Provide trusted advice in decisions impacting childrens safety and well-being.
Lead responses to child safety concerns allegations and incidents using a child-centred approach.
Conduct and oversee comprehensive investigations and case reviews.
Ensure all reporting obligations to authorities and regulators are met.
Provide regular updates and insights to the Executive and Board.
Identify assess and mitigate risks to child safety across programs and environments.
Prepare safeguarding reports trend analysis and recommendations.
Mentor and support Operations Nominated Supervisors and educators in fulfilling their safeguarding responsibilities.
Offer debriefing and professional guidance following critical incidents or concerns.
Promote reflective practice and continuous improvement.
Design and deliver sector-specific safeguarding training for all staff.
Create resources and toolkits to support consistent high-quality safeguarding practices.
Ensure induction and ongoing professional learning remain current and compliant.
Lead the development review and enhancement of child safety and well-being policies procedures and frameworks.
Align safeguarding systems with current legislation standards and best practice.
Internal: Executive Team Operations Team Nominated Supervisors Educators People & Culture Parents & Children
External: Office of the Childrens Guardian DCJ Regulatory Authority NSW Police school leaders clergy Archdiocese of Sydney Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Tertiary qualification in child protection social work psychology policing law community welfare or related field.
Minimum five years post-qualification experience in child protection or related roles.
At least two years experience leading workplace investigations including risk assessments and case management.
Strong understanding of NSW child protection legislation National Quality Standards and Child Safe Standards.
Experience designing and delivering professional learning programs including digital delivery.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills capable of building trust and influence.
Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Current drivers licence and access to a vehicle.
Commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church and SCECS.
Experience in early childhood education OSHC or the not-for-profit sector.
Knowledge of Catholic schools and systems.
Be part of an organisation that takes child wellbeing and safety seriously.
Opportunity to shape and establish safeguarding systems in a newly created leadership role.
Work within a supportive values-driven team dedicated to high-quality early education.
Competitive salary and access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
If you are passionate about child safety and committed to strengthening safeguarding practices across early learning and OSHC services we would love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Hotel Experience
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- Workers' Compensation Law
- OSHA
- Security
- EPA
