Student Protection Advisor

• Brisbane Catholic Education Office - Woolloongabba
• Full time fixed term
• $129,664 + super

• Brisbane Catholic Education Office - Woolloongabba
• Full time fixed term | commencing on 8 April 2024 | 8mths Fixed Term contact
• Salary commencing $129,664 + super

Join our team as a Student Protection Advisor, where you'll provide advice and support to school staff. Your role involves building the capability of Student Protection Contact teams in schools to effectively respond to Student Protection matters and assist school staff fulfill their Student Protection responsibilities. You will also contribute to the development of effective strategies, systems and processes to strengthen Student Protection practice in schools. If you're passionate about student safety and well-being and have the expertise, apply now.
About the role

• Provide Student Protection advice and support to Senior Leaders – School Progress and Performance, Principals, Student Protection Contacts and school staff.
• Build capability of school leadership teams, Student Protection Contacts and Guidance Counsellors to respond to and manage Student Protection matters in schools. This includes but not limited to the development of resources and delivery of specialist training.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to plan and develop overall preventative and risk management strategies in relation to Student Protection matters.
• Undertake reviews of practice, policies, processes and procedures and other key BCE initiatives and guidelines with a Student Protection lens.
• Support development of key initiatives and programs that empower students to use their voice to seek support and participate in the development of safeguarding strategies in BCE.

About you: in this role you will

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in providing leadership and support to senior staff in child protection matters.
• Trauma informed care principles & approach - knowledge, skills and confidence in this area.
• Knowledge of theoretical perspectives that relate to child protection and the ability to incorporate into advice to school staff to risk manage in a school environment.
• Experience in delivering high quality advice to senior staff regarding child protection matters, with the Knowledge skills & confidence in capability building such as coaching, facilitation skills, mentoring both online and in person.
• High level communication skills including the ability to address emotional responses such as distress, fear and anxiety of school staff exposed to distressing Student Protection matters.
• Experience in developing resources and delivering child protection training and ability to tailor advice to the needs of the staff seeking Student Protection advice and guidance.
• Experience in working positively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in applied social or behavioural sciences such as social work or psychology
• Current drivers licence

All BCE employees will be:

• Hold or be eligible to hold a Positive Notice Blue card work working with children.
• Have a commitment to
• Provide proof of identity at the interview as part of the pre employment screening process

For more detail, please refer to the attached Role Description.
About the organisation Why BCE?
Brisbane Catholic Education is the second largest non-Government employer in Queensland and proudly hold the title of the largest diocese in the state. With over 147 schools under our umbrella, we are dedicated to providing exceptional education to students across the region. As we continue to grow and build our school you will be committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence providing contemporary education for students. With 13,000 staff and 77,000 students BCE is committed to providing a safe place for students and staff by having students interests and wellbeing at the centre of all we do.
Belonging to something bigger allows to play a key role in building better communities for a future we will all proud to be part of.
BCE benefits: Stronger connections today | Inspired people tomorrow.
Equity and inclusion are at the and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Should you require specific adjustments to the recruitment process to participate equitably, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and appointment of a successful candidate may occur prior closing date
Contact Person: Carlie Riches
Contact Telephone Number: 07 3033 7633
Contact Email: criches@bne.catholic.edu.au
Closing Date: 21-Mar-2024