AddressAbout the Role:
We are seeking a Full-Time Lead Safeguarding Consultant, Location - SA/NT to provide exceptional customer-focused service, leading Safeguarding Consultants, implementing safety framework, overseeing cases, ensuring compliance, and mentoring staff.
Purpose of the role:
The Lead Safeguarding Consultant will lead the Safeguarding Consultants within their division to implement the Child, Youth and Vulnerable People Safety and Wellbeing Framework across TSA, including risk assessments, training, advice, developing and monitoring safeguards and child safety compliance.
The Lead Safeguarding Consultant will oversee and review all Safeguarding cases, provide advice and coaching regarding the management of new and ongoing cases of concerning behaviours and allegations to ensure The Salvation Army meets its legislative compliance requirements in regard to children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The Lead Safeguarding Consultant will lead, supervise, and mentor the Safeguarding Consultant within their division.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Advise on risks, manage behavior concerns, document communication, provide reports, and support complex cases
- Investigations: Conduct investigations, manage reportable conduct, and oversee complex cases
- Team Support: Actively participate in team activities, meetings, and support staff development
- People Leadership: Provide leadership, coaching, and staff development, ensuring compliance with TSA's values
- Safeguarding Assurance: Support assurance activities, report findings, and reduce risks to children
- Advisory: Serve as the primary point of contact and advisory on safety matters
Experience and Qualifications:
- Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, or related field
- Previous safeguarding risk assessment experience
- Self-motivated, confidential, and strong communication skills
- Effective time management and computer literacy
Requirements for the role:
- A valid Driver's Licence
Will require flexible hours including: periodic on call for weekends and public holidays, weekend and after hours work for Camp attendance, training where training groups are not available during weekday work hours (e.g. Volunteers and Ministry Leaders), and regular travel throughout the Division where the role is based.
Why Work for us:
In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
- NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals & entertainment benefits
- Flexible working conditions
- Paid parental leave
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
- 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.
About Us
The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
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. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 National Police Check
