Safeguarding Investigator

The Salvation Army Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Australia is seeking a Safeguarding Investigator for a Permanent - Full-Time role across multiple sites in Australia. The role focuses on leading investigations into safeguarding concerns involving TSA personnel and reporting findings within the Safeguarding Framework.

Key responsibilities include conducting objective investigations, managing reporting obligations to senior leaders and authorities, and coordinating with Legal and Centre for Restoration to develop briefs for

Qualifications

• A degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences or similar qualification
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Formal training and/or Qualifications in Investigations

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective investigations into allegations of abuse toward children and young people by employees and volunteers including: research and review evidence from internal and external sources, organise and conduct interviews of children and young people, witnesses and alleged persons, document investigation process, evidence, actions and outcomes
• Manage internal and external reporting obligations including reporting to senior leaders, police reports, reportable conduct, reports to statutory child protection
• Provide updates to senior leaders regarding the status of investigations as required and relevant
• Oversight external investigations and gather relevant information by liaising with Officer Personnel, Legal and/or Centre for Restoration team to develop investigator brief for external investigators
• Undertake safeguarding risk assessments post investigations
• Undertake Safeguarding audits as required
• Report on Safeguarding audit outcomes and other key parts of TSA's Safeguarding Framework as necessary

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences or similar qualification

Certificate IV in Government Investigations

Job description

We are seeking a Safeguarding Investigator for a Permanent - Full-Time role opportunity in THQ Blackburn VIC/THQ Redfern NSW/ SA DHQ/ QLD DHQ/WA DHQ/ TAS.

Purpose of the Role:

Lead investigations into safeguarding concerns and allegations involving TSA Personnel, while reporting on findings, Safeguarding Audits, and compliance with the broader Safeguarding Framework.

Key Responsibilities:

You will be successful in this role if you can:

• Conduct objective investigations into allegations of abuse toward children and young people by employees and volunteers including: research and review evidence from internal and external sources, organise and conduct interviews of children and young people, witnesses and alleged persons, document investigation process, evidence, actions and outcomes
• Manage internal and external reporting obligations including reporting to senior leaders, police reports, reportable conduct, reports to statutory child protection
• Provide updates to senior leaders regarding the status of investigations as required and relevant.
• Oversight external investigations and gather relevant information by liaising with Officer Personnel, Legal and/or Centre for Restoration team to develop investigator brief for external investigators
• Undertake safeguarding risk assessments post investigations
• Undertake Safeguarding audits as required
• Report on Safeguarding audit outcomes and other key parts of the TSAs Safeguarding Framework as necessary.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications:

• A degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences or similar qualification
• Certificate IV in Government Investigations
• Formal training and/or Qualifications in Investigations

Experience:

• Proven experience in conducting investigations involving children, young people and vulnerable people
• Proven experience in conducting workplace investigations
• Understanding of the dynamics associated with abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Understanding of the dynamics and risks associated with sexual abuse in institutional contexts

Requirements of the Role:

• A national police and WWCC check is required.

Why work for us

In return we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Opportunity for career development

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration