Child Safety and Inclusion Officer

Recruitmenthub; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly RDOs

Flexible working arrangements

Parental leave 16 weeks

Job summary

Nillumbik Shire Council in Greensborough, VIC, is seeking a dedicated Child Safety and Inclusion Officer. This permanent full‑time role supports council's child safety, reconciliation, inclusion and equity initiatives, delivering policy development, reporting and governance tasks to strengthen community outcomes.

You will work with the Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead, help implement the Child Safe Standards, monitor progress, and support staff across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and related legislation.
• Experience supporting committees, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Ability to develop and review child safety policies and reporting frameworks.
• Understanding of governance and risk monitoring.
• Experience in inclusion and equity initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and implementation of child safety policies and reporting frameworks.
• Support reporting, risk monitoring and progress updates for committees.
• Coordinate administration of working groups, including agendas and action tracking.
• Contribute to implementation of inclusion and equity plans.
• Provide staff guidance on Child Safe Standards and related requirements.
• Support capacity-building initiatives to strengthen child safety practices.
• Collaborate with Disability Inclusion Officer and Volunteer Development Officer.

Skills

Child safety policy

Governance reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Policy development

Training program support

Job description

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This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.

Child Safety and Inclusion Officer

Greensborough, Australia

Reference: 6942002

• Band 5A salary of $82,908.10 per annum plus 12% super and annual leave loading.
• Permanent full-time Position
• Located at 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough, VIC 3088
• Access to fortnightly RDOs
• Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work
• 16 weeks (pro rata) parental leave and generous personal and carers leave entitlements.

About the role:

As the Child Safety and Inclusion Officer you will play a key role in supporting Council's Child Safety, Reconciliation, Inclusion and Equity initiatives. You will contribute to the delivery of projects, policy development, reporting, governance and administrative functions that strengthen organisational capability and promote safe, inclusive and equitable outcomes for the community.

Working closely with the Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead, you will support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Council's obligations under the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, while assisting to deliver a range of inclusion and equity initiatives across the organisation.

A typical day might include:

• Assisting with the development, review and implementation of child safety policies, procedures, resources, training programs and reporting frameworks.
• Supporting child safety reporting, risk monitoring and progress updates for the Child Safety and Wellbeing Steering Committee and other governance forums.
• Coordinating the administration of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Working Group, including meeting organisation, agenda preparation, action tracking and reporting.
• Contributing to the implementation and monitoring of actions across Council's child safety, reconciliation, inclusion and equity plans.
• Providing advice and support to staff on Child Safe Standards and related organisational requirements, with guidance from the Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead.
• Supporting organisational capacity-building initiatives that strengthen child safety practices and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the Disability Inclusion Officer and Volunteer Development Officer to deliver inclusive, accessible and safe outcomes for the community through an intersectional approach to wellbeing.

What you will bring to the role:

• Knowledge of Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Victorian Disability Act 2006, Reportable Conduct Scheme Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Gender Equity Act 2020 and relevant disability inclusion legislation and frameworks.
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct scheme and legislation impacting child safety.
• Understanding of gender equality legislation, reporting requirements and organisational obligations relating to inclusion and equity.
• Experience in supporting committees and working groups, including the provision of high-quality agendas, minutes, reports and presentations.
• An understanding of the objectives of the centralised child safety and gender equity functions, along with the relevant policies and frameworks guiding both the unit and the broader organisation.
• Knowledge of project coordination, program development and organisational capacity-building initiatives that support child safety, inclusion, diversity and equity outcomes.
• Understanding of the risks, roles and responsibilities that organisations interacting with children should consider.

Why should you join us?

Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council.

The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our Customer Service team has been ranked #1 in the Local Government sector for the past four years and has held the #1 position across all sectors for the last year and a half.

This achievement reflects our Customer First Commitments, which guide how we deliver exceptional experiences for both our internal and external customers:

• Empathy - We listen, understand, and respect our customers
• Consistency - We provide accurate, timely, and transparent information
• Effectiveness - We focus on quality processes and meaningful outcomes
• Simplicity - Our processes, documentation, and information are easy to access and understand.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation.

Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)
• Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form
• Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.

Please note, each application is individually assessed by a real person.

We achieve extraordinary outcomes for our community - Find out more here!

See what makes working at the Nillumbik Shire Council great.

Contact Us

If you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

We hire talented and dedicated individuals for a wide range of positions who support the community, councillors, volunteers and each other.

Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.

Further information about pay rates areoutlined in our Enterprise Agreement:

For information regarding casual employment opportunitiesat Nillumbik, please see ‘ Other Opportunities ’ or to find out more about the services provided at Nillumbik Shire Council, click here

Please note:

• Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply.Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams)
• Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via [e-mail] or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process.
• Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.