About the role

The Child Safe and Compliance Advisor will coordinate and facilitate Council’s child safety program to uphold Council’s commitment to protecting the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children and young people.

The role is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, systems and processes across Council to ensure legislative compliance.

The Child Safe and Compliance Advisor will work with key stakeholders across Council to educate staff and the community in relation to their obligations for the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, including the prevention, investigation and reporting of all child abuse. The incumbent will liaise across the organisation, as applicable, to ensure the implementation and compliance with the Reportable Conduct Scheme and the mandatory reporting requirements for nominated professionals.

This is a full-time temporary role until 30 June 2026, working across all Council locations. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

Remuneration for this role will be under Band 6 of the Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement with a salary range $95,488.69 to $104,288.00 depending on experience, plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will need to thrive

• In-depth knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe Standards, relevant legislation and the Reportable Conduct Scheme

• Experience working collaboratively across organisation to effectively implement policy and procedures and monitor compliance
• Demonstrated understanding and pursuit of the characteristics of a child safe organisation and the ability to develop, deliver and facilitate progress, education and improvement.

• High level project, program and change management skills and experience

• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, communicate and adapt messages to different audiences

• Good knowledge of child protection arrangements and relevant legislation and direct experience in with or in relation to children and or young people in complex and sometimes challenging circumstances

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:55pm on Friday 28th March 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Candice Lucas, Injury Management and Wellbeing Partner at [email protected] or on 0418 303 178.

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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