Banyule City Council is dedicated to protecting children and young people by fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, and accountability. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Child Safe Advisor to lead and strengthen our commitment to child safety across the organisation and within the wider community.

Why you'll love this role and what you’ll do

Banyule embraces flexibility as part of its workplace culture - this role may be worked flexibly at full time or part time.

This is a new position for Council – and as the Child Safe Advisor you will be a leader who can create enterprise-wide plans aligned to legislative requirements and scale the delivery to embed Child Safety across a large and complex organisation.

The Child Safe Advisor will identify and mitigate child safety risks (including those from family and domestic violence matters) across council services, programs, and facilities, working to ensure compliance with child safety regulations and best practices, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in child safety standards and practices.

This opportunity directly leads Council’s initiatives for the safety and well-being of children, at the organisational level and the wider community, making a meaningful difference and will lead best practice initiatives in child safety.

What you'll bring/what we are looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, compliance, psychology, community or human services, or a related discipline, or lesser qualifications with extensive demonstrated experience in these areas.
• Sound understanding of Child Safe Standards, legislative requirements, and compliance methodologies, particularly within the Community Services sector.

• Experience in incident management practices, including investigating, reporting, and implementing corrective actions within a legislative and risk management framework.

• Proven ability to contribute to policy development and implement systems, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with legislative and quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement organisation-wide strategies, including training, education, and capacity building, to embed Child Safe Standards and build a culture of safety

Please refer to the position description for the complete Key Selection Criteria.

Pre-employment requirements

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) (Previously known as a police check)
• Psychometric Assessment

What we offer:

• A role with real organisational and community impact working with passionate professionals and business units to drive positive change and promote a culture of child safety across council services.
• A permanent, full-time or part-time position (let’s discuss what works for both of us)
• Flexible work arrangements that support personal well-being alongside professional commitments.
• Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO) if working full time.
• Salary $105,724.83 - $117,953.20 per annum plus super (if part time working is agreed, salary will be pro-rated)
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave - primary carer/2 weeks of paid parental leave - partner  
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including health and well-being initiatives

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now and take the next step in your career as our Child Safe Advisor

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the position description, and please also respond to the two experience specific questions in the application form.

For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Simon Warren on 03 9422 6125 or Natalie Ige on 03 9957 6871.

Applications close at 11:45 PM on the closing date.

Why choose Banyule:

At Banyule City Council, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a passionate team, lead and support preparedness response and recovery of emergency management activities and contribute to the success of an organisation that values its people.

Banyule City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value diversity and inclusion, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email [email protected] using the subject line: Child Safe Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Our Values:

Our employees align their careers with Banyule because they share our values of respect, integrity, responsibility, initiative, and inclusion. They thrive in our strong learning and development culture, and the positive way we work in partnership with the community. You will share our values and have a passion for helping a community of over 130,000 residents to live happier, healthier and more connected lives, all while growing your skills and advancing your career. We look forward to you starting the next chapter of your career at Banyule Council.

Diversity Statement:

Our community is made up of diverse, cultures, beliefs, abilities, bodies, sexualities, ages, and genders. We are committed to access, equity, participation, and rights for everyone: principles that empower, foster harmony, and increase the well-being of an inclusive community.

To discover more about Banyule's commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace, please find Banyule's Workplace Gender Equality Action Plan 2021-2025.

Acknowledgment of the Traditional Custodians:

Banyule City Council is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past, present and emerging, who have resided in the area and have been an integral part of the region’s history.

Banyule City Council endorses the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full and accepts the invitation to walk with First Nations peoples, to a better future for us all.

Child Safe Standards Statement of Commitment:

Banyule City Council is a child-safe organisation committed to the safety and well-being of children.

Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon. As a child-safe organisation we are committed to providing a child-safe environment where children feel safe, are empowered, valued and protected. Council will actively listen to children, ensuring their voices are heard and considered in decisions that affect their lives.

A position description is attached.