Child Safety Reform Lead - Policy & Governance

Careers at Council; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 112.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary package: $111,776 - $124,574 p.

35-hour week (temporary full-time)

Wellbeing & wellness programs

Interviews within 2 weeks

Descripción de la vacante

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a strategic Child Safety Policy & Project Specialist to lead reform across the organisation. You will drive policy development, governance reform and sustainable change to embed child-safe practices.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Early Education & Child Protection, you will oversee the Early Education Child Safety Reform Program and help shape Council's renewed Child Safe Action Plan for children, families, and staff.

Formación

• Qualifications in Early Childhood Education or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in leading child safety, safeguarding, governance, policy or organisational reform projects.
• Strong knowledge of child safety obligations, safeguarding frameworks and risk management practices.
• Highly developed analytical, project management and policy development skills.
• Experience building relationships and influencing outcomes across complex stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional written communication skills, including policy development, reporting and executive-level briefings.
• Current Working with Children Check (for paid employment).

Responsabilidades

• Lead delivery of the Early Education Child Safety Reform Program.
• Drive the development of Council's renewed Child Safe Action Plan.
• Influence organisational policy, governance, culture and practice for years to come.
• Shape how child safety is understood, governed and delivered across the organisation.
• Strengthen safeguarding practices, risk management and workforce capability across services.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Project management

Policy development

Executive briefings

Stakeholder influence

Written communication

Educación

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Education

Social Work

Community Services

Public Policy

Governance

Descripción del empleo

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a strategic Child Safety Policy & Project Specialist to lead reform across the organisation. You will drive policy development, governance reform and sustainable change to embed child-safe practices.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Early Education & Child Protection, you will oversee the Early Education Child Safety Reform Program and help shape Council's renewed Child Safe Action Plan for children, families, and staff.