Wellbeing And Child Safety Officer

Reporting to: General Manager

Position Type: Part Time ongoing - 15 hours per week

The Wellbeing Officer plays a vital role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all participants within the Diamond Valley Basketball Association, including players, coaches, staff, and referees. This role involves proactive engagement to ensure their well-being and adherence to Child Safety protocols. The Wellbeing Officer will also be responsible for Incident and Tribunal Management of senior and junior domestic competitions.

Desired Outcome:

To create a safe and supportive environment that promotes a strong sense of belonging and overall well-being for all stakeholders.

Duties:

Child Safety and Wellbeing

• Maintain a visible presence to provide support and address any concerns from players, coaches, staff, and referees.
• Investigate and report any Child Safety issues brought to the attention of the Wellbeing Officer, Child Safety Officer, Director of Coaching, or any other association member.
• Mediate conflicts arising between Junior Rep coaches, players, families, and referees.
• Attend Junior Rep team meetings as directed by the Director of Coaching.
• Meet with families upon request to discuss their child's well-being needs.
• Educate Junior Rep coaches on creating child-safe environments.
• Educate Junior Domestic Clubs on creating child-safe environments.
• Equip Junior Rep coaches with strategies and support for managing players with mental health conditions or neurodiversity.
• Provide critical incident response support to club delegates in case of serious incidents involving their teams or players.
• Provide written reports to the General Manager detailing reported incidents and follow-up actions taken.
• Liaise with Basketball Victoria Child Safety Officer and DVBA General Manager where required.

Incident and Tribunal Management

• Investigate club and referee incident reports and follow through procedure accordingly.
• Follow through administrative procedure for Tribunal reports and act a Hearings Officer if required.

Key Points:

• Flexible role adaptable to the association's needs.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders including players, coaches, staff, referees, and the Director of Coaching.
• Focuses on preventative measures, early intervention, complex issue response, and post-incident support.
• Contributes to a positive and inclusive basketball environment.