Child Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Job Description

Below is a brief description of this vacancy This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role. Child Safety and Wellbeing Advisor Greensborough, Australia Reference: 6721184 Temporary Part Time Position (6 months) Competitive salary package of between $106,032.91 and $115,377.80 ($42,413.16 to $46,151.12 pro rata 0.4 EFT) total remuneration per annum that includes 11.5% super and annual leave loading. Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work Access to health and wellbeing initiatives and learning and development opportunities Enjoy discounted gym memberships Generous personal and carers leave Customer First Focus - our community is central to all that we do Join our team who are dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. As the Child Safety and Wellbeing Advisor , you'll collaborate with various teams across the Council to implement the Child Safety Improvement Plan. This includes coordinating child-safe initiatives, managing communications and projects, and engaging with children, internal teams, and external stakeholders to achieve the organisation's Child Safety goals. What a typical day will look like; Facilitate and drive the organisational Child Safety and Wellbeing Improvement Plan (the Plan), supporting responsible officers, units and department to achieve the actions set out in the Plan. Report on the progress and child safety matters to the internal Child Safety and Wellbeing Steering Committee. Convene the internal Child Safety and Wellbeing Working Group as per Terms of Reference. Develop and strengthen the capacity and knowledge of Child Safety within the organisation and the community by developing, implementing, and continually improving child safe practices, and continuing to embed the principles of child safety into the culture of NSC. What you will bring to the role; Degree qualified in related discipline (human resources, project management, safety/risk, compliance, justice, social work, psychology or community services). Experience in building organisational and individual capacity and continuous improvement principles. Why should you join us? Because we're at the top of our game! We secured sixth place in the prestigious 2023 AFR BOSS Best Places to Work List in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. And guess what? We were the ONLY local government organisation to receive this recognition among 700 others across Australia and New Zealand. Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and here's why we made the list; Stronger Together. An innovative work practice created by council to provide ongoing professional development support Health and Wellbeing. Focus on ways of working and principles that support all employees Mental Health First Aider Workforce. Designated Mental Health First Aiders appointed across the organisation, expanding our mental health and wellbeing offering even further Be a part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and strive to make positive impacts within the community we serve. When working with us, you will feel supported through several different initiatives that focus on health and wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional development. Want to know more? Download the Position Description and contact Narelle Hart , Manager Community Programs, during business hours on 0419 002 987 if you have any questions. Please use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer the Key Selection Criteria questions in your application. Applications close 10pm (AEDT), Friday 21 February 2025 We achieve extraordinary outcomes for our community - Find out more here! See what makes working at the Nillumbik Shire Council great. If you have any further inquiries or are experiencing an issue, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Nillumbik Shire Council has been awarded sixth place out of over 700 organisations in the 2023 Australian Financial Review / BOSS Magazine Best Places to Work Awards in the Government, Education and Not-for-Profit category. We are always looking for new talent to join our team and are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. Please note: Vacancies listed with ‘Internal applicants only’ are only open to employees currently working at Nillumbik to apply. Interviews may be conducted via video conferencing (e.g. MS Teams) Applicants requiring adjustments - With one in five Australians identifying as having a disability, Council is committed to providing the best possible experience for everyone, regardless of their ability. Position descriptions can be provided in an alternative format, by request. If an applicant needs any support or reasonable adjustments at any stage during the recruitment process, they can contact Human Resources via or on 9433 3111. Applicants being offered an interview with Council are encouraged to advise if any adjustments are required to support them during the interview process. Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to equal employment opportunity and encourages applications from people with disability, First Nations people and gender diverse people. Applicants will be considered based on merit as per relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr