Child Safeguarding Investigation Officer Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

Diocese Of Lismore Catholic Schools Website

Job Location:

Port Macquarie - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools

The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capabilities in communities of professional educators who share responsibility for school improvement and for achieving the best outcomes for our students.

Child Safeguarding Investigation Officer

Location: Port Macquarie NSW (preferred) or Coffs Harbour NSW (may be considered)

Full-time permanent position. Commencing 20 April 2026.

The Rewards:

Salary:Attractive salary dependent on skills and experience 12% superannuation
Additional benefits: Salary packaging options long service leave after 5-years of continuous service work laptop company car mobile phone fuel card credit card
Working hours:7-hour working day 35-hour week
Flexibility:Achieve both work-life balance and the benefits of face-to-face collaboration with your peers with our hybrid working model
Staff wellbeing:Access to our Employee Assistance Program free annual flu vaccinations discounted gym and aquatic memberships through our Fitness Passport
Growth:Learning and career development opportunities.

Position Purpose:

The Child Safeguarding Investigation Officer provides specialised advice and support in the areas of child protection and safeguarding. The Child Safeguarding Investigation Officer will play a significant role in ensuring the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited (DLCSL) is supported with safeguarding practices and to develop a culture to meet child protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

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.I

Work Requirements:

A current/valid Australian Drivers Licence and eligibility to work within Australia for the period of the appointment
Compliance with Accreditation to Work Teach and Lead as prescribed by the Bishops of NSW or working towards accreditation at the appropriate level upon commencement.
Hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check or ability to obtain if the successful candidate
Requirement to travel between locations.

Qualifications:

Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g. social work social welfare human resources law; or at least five years relevant industry experience in investigations.

Work Experience:

Significant experience in the area of child safeguarding in the school or welfare sector or a related field involving child protection.

Key Capabilities:

Investigation skills.
An ability to provide effective advice and support in relation to managing allegations against employees of inappropriate behaviour towards children and young people.
An ability to provide effective advice and support in relation to dealing with risk of significant harm and wellbeing concerns for students and families at risk.
Knowledge of child safe standards and practices and their application in an education setting.
Highly developed written skills including investigation report writing skills and risk assessments.
Sound record keeping practices to ensure accountability transparency and confidentiality.
Highly developed oral communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to research and participate in policy and training development and delivery.
Capacity to work in a team.

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.

Additional information:

Position Description
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Applications close: 9am Monday 23 March 2026
Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited is committed to creating Child Safe Schools
For identified child related roles Child Protection legislation requires preferred candidates to hold a valid NSW WWCC
An equal-opportunity employer

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Diocese of Lismore Catholic SchoolsThe Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools (DLCS) provides a range of services to support approximately 3500 staff in 45 vibrant and dynamic Catholic school communities that serve more than 18000 students. The DLCS assists schools to build teaching and leadership capa...