Job no: 507205
Work type: ongoing full-time
Location: Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
Categories: Other
** Full-time, Permanent Position
As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, the Safeguarding Legal Specialist is accountable for the management and investigation of Safeguarding matters, in addition to coordinating legal matters and claims and responding to requests for information. The Safeguarding Legal Specialist is also responsible for raising awareness of Safeguarding through the provision of training and education across our schools.
The Opportunity
We have an exciting role available in our Safeguarding team for a Safeguarding Legal Specialist. This is a great role for someone who is looking to broaden their experience and share their expertise as a subject matter expert in Safeguarding.
The Safeguarding Legal Specialist is accountable for:
Collaborating with stakeholders in the coordination of safeguarding legal matters for CSPD and associated tasks including preparing briefing papers, attending settlement conferences and mediations, record management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
Conducting factual investigations in relation to child protection matters including undertaking interviews, risk assessments and detailed documentation, as well as liaising with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. OCG, DCJ, NSW Police and legal firms)
Contributing to the design and delivery of Safeguarding training to improve practices across schools
Supporting the continuous development and review of safeguarding policies, procedures and guidelines
Managing and responding to queries and requests for information, including supporting the RFI Officer with conducting requests for information
The Organisation
We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of 83 schools with over 5000 employees, committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.
The Benefits
Hybrid/Flexible working environment
25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools
Wellbeing Programs
Supportive Culture
EAP Program
The Qualifications
To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will be a passionate and experienced Safeguarding professional along with the following:
Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study (Legal, paralegal, or relevant background and/or experience in safeguarding practices and policies)
Experience within a similar role is ideal but not mandatory (we are open to transferable skills)
An understanding of the difficult content that may be present in some aspects of the work and discussion within the office.
Experience with Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
An Australian drivers licence
Interested?
Apply today!
If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn.
This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.
CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
With 80 great schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese serves one of the fastest growing areas of NSW. Whether it’s through our highly successful trade training programs including at CathWest Innovation College, vocational education and training programs across 26 sites or our virtual school School of Now, CSPD is all about using innovation and new thinking to connect students with ‘real world’ opportunities.
As one of the largest employers in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains we’re looking for passionate people who can respond to the challenges and opportunities of schooling in today’s world. Whether you’re office or school-based, or looking for a leadership role, you’ll be part of a system committed to ensuring the best outcomes for every learner within a Catholic faith environment.
