• Change management role working across whole of organisation
• Full-time contract role (up to 6 months)
• Flexible location across NSW, SA or QLD

Our Organisation

Benevolent vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

Benevolent is strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Your new role

At Benevolent, safeguarding is our highest priority. Client safety is at the core of everything we do. This role will focus on ensuring our Safeguarding processes are effectively embedded into frontline operations, keeping safeguarding top of mind across all our services.

In this newly created role you will be responsible for assessing and enhancing our safeguarding framework. This will involve reviewing policies and procedures, identifying gaps, and working closely with senior leadership to implement practical solutions across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring our safeguarding practices align with our Code of Conduct and are fully integrated into our day-to-day operations.

You will achieve these outcomes through:

• Leading the execution of the safeguarding project plan, identifying and addressing any policy gaps or areas of improvement.
• Reviewing and implementing safeguarding processes across the organisation, ensuring they are embedded in all operational practices.
• Developing and refining safeguarding policies, ensuring they are clear, effective, and easy for staff to implement.
• Monitoring and tracking progress to ensure policies are effectively integrated into frontline operations.
• Acting as the subject matter expert on safeguarding policy and practice, providing guidance and support to teams across the organisation.
• Embedding a safeguarding culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of clients at every touchpoint.

Essential criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and senior experience in safeguarding and or operations in the child, youth & family, ageing, disability, child protection and/or legal environments
• Strong project and change management skills
• Skills in report writing, quality management, compliance, and risk management
• Experience and understanding of the safeguarding requirements and roles of regulators across multiple jurisdictions relating to Disability, Ageing, Child Youth & Family Services e.g. Office of Children’s Guardian NSW, Early Childhood Regulatory Authority QLD etc
• Strong communication abilities and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals
• Current WWCC (NSW or other relevant jurisdictions)
• Current Drivers Licence

You will also be able to demonstrate knowledge / capacity in:

• Identifying the potential risks to children, young people, families, and adults of abuse and harm in the workplace environment.
• Awareness of the unique safeguarding needs of vulnerable groups, including First Nations, CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse), people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experience of trauma.
• Using knowledge of child-safe and client-safe policies, procedures, and practices to evaluate the work environment for its role in promoting or preventing client harm and developing appropriate responses.
• Assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of risk management and safeguarding strategies, including the situational harm prevention model, and applying these to specific service environments
• Fostering a safeguarding culture through protective and preventive procedures and practices within the organization

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth + monthly communities of practice to ensure you connect with your peers.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply online today!

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

If you have any questions, please feel most welcome to contact Simone Hawken on 0481098925 or [email protected] using the subject line: Client Safeguarding Implementation Lead - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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