Job Description

Number of Positions Available:

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Safeguarding Consultant Salvation Army International (SAID), Location – THQ Blackburn / THQ Redfern for a Part-time ( 2 days a week) opportunity.

Purpose of the Role:

To provide high level international safeguarding advice and expertise to Salvation Army International Development (SAID) to ensure the safety of children and adults at risk connected with our international projects worldwide.  

The Safeguarding Specialist will provide safeguarding advice and support, including project risk assessment review, to the SAID team as required. This includes representing SAID/safeguarding at Practice Advisory Group (PAG) meetings as scheduled.  

Key Roles and Responsibilities: International Development - Safeguarding Risk Management

• Provide specialist safeguarding advise to SAID leaders and others regarding safeguarding risks to adults and children.

• Ensure development project proposals include and mitigate child protection risks

• Ensure all complaints and incidents are documented, reported and managed according to TSAs policies and procedures, legislative and regulatory requirements

• Ensure all Case Management notes, and records of communication are documented, stored, and managed appropriately. 

• Support SAID improve practice and maintain DFAT accreditation

• Provide monthly reports to the GM Safeguarding and Head of Quality and Safeguarding with recommendations for managing reviewed cases. 

• Undertake professional supervision as required.  

• Liaise with the International Director for Child Protection as required.

• Provide safeguarding advice and support with respect to risk assessment. 

Training 

• Develop and deliver safeguarding training and mentoring to SAID personnel

• Develop safeguarding tools that are appropriate within the international context

• Provide expert international development safeguarding advice. 

Fact Finding 

• Undertake fact-finding as required for allegations related to concerning behaviour, and misconduct.

• Ensure all concerns related to misconduct are managed in line with the requirements for reporting. 

Team Support 

• Participate in team activities, attend meetings, and demonstrate a supportive approach to staff members which contributes to their overall development, wellbeing, and team effectiveness. 

• Actively participate and regularly attend Case Management Meetings. 

Education and Qualifications Required:

• Qualifications in any of the following: Social Work, Psychology, Criminology or Social Sciences, or similar

• Previous experience in assessing complex safeguarding risks and child protection practice.

• Extensive experience in risk assessment in a child and family environment including understanding and managing individuals with complex behaviours

• Previous experience working in International Development

• Previous practice leader experience including delivery of Professional Supervision and Group Reflective Practice and managing organisational change.

• Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive, and professional manner.

• Advanced level of computer literacy in MS o365.

Requirements of the role:

• A National Criminal History Check is required

• Working with children’s check

• A current Drivers licence

What we offer

As a registered NFP we offer our eligible employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit ($2,650)

• Flexible working conditions

• Health, fitness and financial discounts / benefits

• Paid parental leave - 12 weeks

• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme 

• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to ‘volunteer’ in a TSA program or activity

• Purpose driven career which has positive social and sustainable outcomes

• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service;

• Opportunity for career development.

• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members

• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W e are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration