Safeguarding Investigator

About the Y VictoriaOur Vision is a better tomorrow where all people can belong. With over 5,000 staff and volunteers, we deliver services at more than 150 locations every day, including: Children's Programs, Action Sports, Camps, Recreation, Youth Services and The Virtual Y. About the OpportunityReporting to the Safeguarding Children and Young People (SCYP) Manager, the Safeguarding Investigator is an integral member of the RSEQ team, conducting investigations into allegations of reportable conduct and internal safeguarding matters. Furthermore, the Safeguarding Investigator plays a critical role ensuring Y Victoria adopts child safe strategies and acts to promote a culture of safety and well-being for children and young people.. Additionally, you will:Support team members and leaders across each business unit to understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and internal licensing standards including delivery of training programsSupport the delivery of safeguarding requirements within tender processes including risk mitigation programs and initiativesIdentify and implement improvement opportunities within processes, systems and leadershipInvestigate and manage complex and sensitive mattersThis is a twelve month maximum Term position with a hybrid working model (1-2 day per week at our Box Hill offices). The Rem for this role is $114,986.83 inc Super. You may be required, on occasion, to travel to our various locations across Victoria. About YouYou will have a passion for ensuring safe environments for children and young people and demonstrates a high level of empathy and care in their approach. Additionally, you will have:Previous experience in a similar position, influencing, engaging and providing specialist advise in a fast-paced environmentAn ability to interpret and communicate legislative requirements across multiple jurisdictionsSound written and oral communication and interpersonal service skills with an ability to deal confidently and confidentially with people of various levels and demographicsComfortability with public speaking and facilitating trainingAt the Y Victoria, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au BenefitsAt the Y Victoria, we value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as;Flexible working arrangementsOpportunities for career development and growthFree access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the stateFree access to the Virtual Y - online health and wellnessHow to ApplyIf this is you, click the Apply button. Video