About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society.  

We believe our employees are key to our success and offer Learning and Development programs to enhance and grow your career across a range of teams and services. Our employees are recognised for their achievements and offered promotional opportunities on a meritocracy basis within a collegiate and values driven team environment and culture.The Society recognises the value of an inclusive work environment and believes that our diversity is a strength in the work we do with our local communities. 

Your Role 

Your Responsibility

• Support the implementation of evidence-based safeguarding programs, and practices throughout the Society including provision of expert advice regarding the content of Safeguarding Learning.
• Guide the implementation of the Society’s Safeguarding Policy Framework.
• Assist the implementation of the NSW Child Safe Standards and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards across the organisation.
• Provide advice on incident management, reportable conduct and mandatory reporting notifications.
• Respond to requests for assistance from employees, members and volunteers, provide support referrals and make reports to DCJ, NDIS and other statutory bodies as required

You Will Need

• Working knowledge of child protection, vulnerable adult legislation and reporting systems.
• Qualifications and experience managing the coordination and promotion of evidence-based safeguarding programs, policies and practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and facilitate discussions and liaise and build rapport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, influence across directorates and services, and adjust priorities as required.

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - Apply Now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.