About the Y

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 5,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, and social enterprises.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Safeguarding Manager, this role is responsible for promoting and embedding child safety across YMCA Victoria. A key member of the Risk, Safety, Environment and Quality Team (RSEQ), the Safeguarding Officer will work closely with operational business leads, site and program managers. You will:

• Contribute to achieving the Y Victoria’s 2025 Strategy and its priorities and ensure it is embedded throughout our culture;
• Champion safe environments at the Y and in communities which empower children and young people to thrive;
• Embed the Safeguarding Framework by providing products, resources, guidance and training;
• Support the implementation of risk mitigation programs and initiatives, along with delivery of Safeguarding requirements within the tender process.

This is a permanent full time role with a base salary of $88k – $97k + super. This role has flexible working arrangements, both from home and the Box Hill State Office.

About you

You'll have a passion for maintaining and improving high standards of child safety and a practical sense for how this can be operationalised in a large and diverse organisation. In addition you will have:

• Extensive working knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe Standards
• Tertiary level qualifications and/or specialist technical experience in training and service development in areas relevant to working within the context of maintaining Child Safety Standards
• Direct experience in Safeguarding role within relevant industry
• Ability to provide leadership, support and guidance in often complex, environments with multiple stakeholders

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button now.