Address- Adelaide Based Key Management Role
- Experience in managing an Integrity and Professional Standards Portfolio
The Integrity & Safeguarding Department of the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide provides critical support and services to ensure the proper safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide.
Integrity & Professional Standards investigates, manages and prepares agency responses to complaints received through the National Response Protocol, Integrity in Our Common Mission and the National Redress Scheme.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Integrity & Safeguarding the Manager, Integrity & Professional Standards will lead and manage the SA/NT Professional Standards Office, a key component of the new Integrity & Professional Standards functional arm. The Manager is responsible for:
- Leading and building investigational capability and capacity within the Integrity & Professional Standards functional arm,
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, legal and regulatory requirements,
- Taking the lead on conducting highly complex and sensitive investigations,
- Implementing strategies to ensure a consistent and transparent investigational process is conducted across all agents of the Archdiocese,
- Ensuring integrity and Professional Standards policies are developed and maintained in a contemporary manner,
- Developing a contemporary complaints management process which builds confidence in church based activities,
- Building professional and collegiate relationships with safeguarding specialists to best serve the combined needs of the Province.
The successful candidate will bring proven management and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and manage a dedicated, experienced team. The Manager is responsible for providing timely advice and support for integrity and Professional Standards matters involving the Archdiocese of Adelaide, the Diocese of Port Pirie and the Diocese of Darwin. It is critical that thorough and transparent investigations are conducted to enhance trust and confidence in the Catholic Church.
A tertiary qualification in management, investigations, policing or psychology is highly desirable. Additionally, a Certificate IV in Investigations will be highly regarded, as will a proven record in leading and building investigational capability and capacity and driving strategic initiatives.
For a copy of the position description visit the VUCA website www.vuca.com.au/mips, and for a confidential discussion during business hours regarding the position, please contact VUCA Senior Associate, Ms Patricia Williams on 0438 388 ***. Applications, including your current CV and a letter of introduction, are to be forwarded in Word format to****@vuca.com.au Applications close Monday 8th July 2024.
