THE ROLE

Are you passionate about creating safe environments for children and young people? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? We're looking for a dedicated Safeguarding and Incidents Officer to join our team.

As our Safeguarding and Incident Officer, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in all our programs, as well as the general safety of patrons, staff and volunteers.

You'll develop and implement robust safeguarding processes, manage and triage incident reports, and foster a culture of safety throughout our organisation.

ABOUT THE Y

YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. With approximately 1,000 employees, we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.

Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life. Not only their physical fitness and capabilities, but also their sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity; psychological health; resilience; social connectedness; lifelong learning; and their own contribution back into the community. All the elements that together constitute a full, healthy, productive and satisfying life.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:

• National Criminal History Record Check (NCHRC) – Certificate must be within six (6) months from date of issue
• International police check - for applicants who have lived or worked overseas in the past five (5) years
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)

While any relevant qualifications or experience are beneficial, we can train the right candidate who brings a great attitude to the importance of safety and safeguarding children and young people.

To view the position descriptions for this role, please visit our website at sa.ymca.org.au/get-involved/careers.

THE BENEFITS

• The opportunity to join a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services.
• Free access to YMCA South Australia’s recreation facilities.
• A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for career development.
• A supportive team of passionate and professional individuals.

LIKE TO KNOW MORE?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Colin Organ on 08 8200 2500.

next steps

Does this sound like you? Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:

• National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
• DHS Working With Children Check
• International Criminal History Record Check (if worked or lived overseas for 6 months consecutively in the last 5 years)

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: here.

YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.