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SalaryPosition: Student Protection Officer
Commencement Date: As soon as able
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $115,200 to $127,368 plus 12.75% superannuation
Applications Close: Friday, 22 March 2024
About us
Catholic Education in the Diocese of Rockhampton is committed to high quality teaching and learning for 16,600 students who are enrolled in Kindergartens, Catholic Primary Schools and Colleges from Bundaberg to Mackay and west to Longreach.
With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits for staff including professional and career development opportunities that build personal and organisational capability. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, and value the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission and we have an emphasis on caring and supporting teachers in both their vocation in working with students and other aspects of their lives.
Your Role
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and enthusiastic persons for the position of Student Protection Officer at the Catholic Education Office, Rockhampton. This a full-time position for an immediate commencement or as negotiated with the successful applicant.
The Student Protection Officer will promote and enhance a culture of promoting child safe environments by providing leadership to Catholic schools and services in all Student Protection matters and to provide support to the Diocesan Director Catholic Education in the area of Student Protection.
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About you
The successful applicant will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or Counselling or a related discipline plus recognised experience in the field of Child Protection and knowledge and experience in the Catholic Church’s commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding of Children and Adults at Risk. In addition, you will have excellent time management skills, well developed interpersonal skills and a high proficiency of computer skills.
Mandatory Requirements
- A current valid Blue Card under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (WWC Act) and valid Suitability Notice, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration or equivalent.
- Relevant formal qualifications at degree level.
- Be an accredited member of appropriate professional association.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role in a safe manner.
- Competitive salary range - $115,200 to $127,368 (pending experience)
- Superannuation of 12.75% contribution
- 4 weeks' annual leave
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Excellent leave entitlements to suit various situations
- Induction, professional development and learning opportunities
- Complete the application below
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the
- Please ensure files are in Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), PDF (.pdf) or photo (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) file formats.
- For a confidential conversation please contact Brett Halter (Student Services Manager) on 074994 8000 .
- For further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services
- Applications during the shortlisting phase will be kept confidential.
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in Student Protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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