Senior Safeguarding & Investigations Leader

The Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17.5% annual leave loading

Paid parental leave

Free off-street parking

Job summary

The Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod, is seeking an experienced Safeguarding & Investigations Manager to lead the state-wide safeguarding function, provide expert advice on safeguarding and child safety, and drive regulatory compliance across Queensland.

You will report to the General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer and oversee investigations, risk management and continuous safeguarding improvements.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Community Services, Human Services, Early Childhood, Psychology, Law, Criminology, Risk Management or a related field.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to prepare clear reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding and persons of concern investigations.
• Conduct interviews and gather evidence in a trauma-informed and procedurally fair manner.
• Prepare investigation plans, findings and recommendations for Executive decision-makers.
• Manage Reportable Conduct Scheme notifications and regulator reporting.
• Develop, implement and monitor safeguarding frameworks, policies and assurance activities.
• Deliver training and build safeguarding capability across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Conduct audits and compliance reviews to strengthen safeguarding practices.

Job description

The Uniting Church in Australia, Queensland Synod, is seeking an experienced Safeguarding & Investigations Manager to lead the state-wide safeguarding function, provide expert advice on safeguarding and child safety, and drive regulatory compliance across Queensland.

You will report to the General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer and oversee investigations, risk management and continuous safeguarding improvements.