• Excellent research skills, exceptional attention to detail
• Experience in an investigation or paralegal role
• Tertiary study in the areas of law and/or psychology
• Available for immediate start

About Scouts NSW

Scouts NSW provides young people aged 5 to 25 with fun and challenging opportunities to grow through adventure.

With over 18,000 youth and adult members from various cultural and religious backgrounds and with varying abilities, Scouts is one of the largest and most successful youth organisations in the state.

At Scouts NSW, the needs of young people are placed first. Our youth led, adult supported approach ensures our youth members are always at the forefront of our program and gives them the platform to take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

Scouts NSW is committed to operating as a child safe organisation and implementing child safe policies and practices in accordance with the elements of creating a child safe institution.

About the Role

This role will support the Child Protection & Issues Management Officer in the areas of case load, behavioural management, preparation of documents, file maintenance, policy and procedures and assisting with research on contemporary matters. The role will report to the Senior Research Officer.

The role is diverse and challenging and will include a significant amount of client contact. The ideal candidates will have had some experience in an investigation or paralegal role

You will need:

Essential

Relevant tertiary study in the areas of law and/or psychology and a quick-thinking mind with a strong interest in safeguarding children and working within a child protection/issues management framework. Conditions of employment require that candidates must have a valid NSW Working with Children Check and a Police clearance.

Desirable

• Reliable candidate who is available to commence immediately.
• Excellent research skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability
  to draft basic correspondence.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality re sensitive matters.
• Excellent data entry skills and familiarity with all aspects of Microsoft Office (365).
• Ability to take accurate file notes and file matters appropriately.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• An ability to use initiative and liaise confidently with the child protection team.
• Excellent typing and computer skills.
• An ability to enjoy working both as part of a team and independently.
• An ability to maintain respect and confidentiality at all times when dealing with clients and the team.
• An ability to digest instructions quickly and produce results.
• An ability to cope in a fast-paced environment with competing demands on your attention.