APS6 Planner

face2face Recruitment; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

face2face Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Planner to join a specialist safeguarding team in Geelong and other listed locations. You will assess risks, provide expert safeguarding advice, and coordinate urgent, short-term interventions to ensure appropriate support is provided.

Working with stakeholders, you will apply legislation and policy, contribute to service improvements, and coach colleagues to strengthen team performance.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing complex safeguarding information.
• Ability to interpret legislation and policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience guiding staff and coordinating interventions.
• Experience developing operational guidance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assess complex and sensitive information to identify risks and safeguarding concerns.
• Facilitate discussions and provide guidance on complex safeguarding matters.
• Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based written and verbal safeguarding advice and recommendations.
• Identify appropriate supports, options, education and pathways for staff assisting individuals requiring safeguarding interventions.
• Manage urgent and short-term safeguarding interventions using a case management approach.
• Coach and mentor staff, monitor team workflows and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Complex safeguarding

Risk assessment

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Judgement

Prioritisation

Job description

Why Join?

• Make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with complex safeguarding needs.
• Apply your expertise to sensitive cases that directly impact individual wellbeing.
• Develop specialist knowledge in safeguarding, risk assessment and case management.
• Take ownership of challenging work while exercising professional judgement and autonomy.
• Coach and mentor colleagues while contributing to team development and capability.
• Help shape service delivery through quality improvement initiatives and better operational practices.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an APS6 Planner to join a specialist safeguarding team, supporting individuals experiencing complex and sensitive circumstances. You will assess risks, provide expert safeguarding advice and coordinate urgent, short-term interventions to ensure appropriate support is provided. Working collaboratively with stakeholders and colleagues, you will apply sound judgement, interpret relevant legislation and policy, and contribute to improved service delivery and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and assess complex and sensitive information to identify risks and safeguarding concerns.
• Facilitate discussions and provide guidance on complex safeguarding matters.
• Prepare clear, concise and evidence-based written and verbal safeguarding advice and recommendations.
• Identify appropriate supports, options, education and pathways for staff assisting individuals requiring safeguarding interventions.
• Manage urgent and short-term safeguarding interventions using a case management approach.
• Coach and mentor staff, monitor team workflows and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated ability to assess complex and sensitive information, identify key risks and develop evidence-based safeguarding recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise and well-reasoned advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret and apply legislative, policy and procedural frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to different tasks and deliver quality outcomes.
• Experience developing operational guidance, procedures, frameworks or training materials will be highly regarded.

Job Details

• Position: APS6 Planner
• Locations: Geelong VIC, Wollongong NSW, Robina QLD, Parramatta NSW and Adelaide SA
• Working arrangement: Hybrid (to be confirmed)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Hourly rate: $61.86 plus superannuation
• Duration: Until 31 December 2027
• Extension: Potential
• Closing date: Thursday 12 November 2026