Position Number: 0058673
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.6FTE); Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. (pro-rata for part time) plus 17% super
- Provide expert guidance and support to colleagues in diverse settings to ensure compliance with child safety standards and University policy.
- Support the identification of child safety risks and the implementation of best practice risk mitigation measures.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
The Child Safety Advisor, part of the Safer Community Program, provides expert support and guidance on child safety across the university. The role promotes awareness of staff obligations under the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the university’s Child Safety Policy, ensuring compliance and best practices. The advisor collaborates with programs and areas involving individuals under 18 to assess and mitigate child safety risks across service delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with colleagues across the University to develop and conduct capacity building initiatives that ensure a high degree of awareness of the Victorian Child Safe Standards, the University’s Child Safe Policy and to embed a culture of child safety in their own settings.
- In collaboration with colleagues responsible for staff and student communications, develop and disseminate child safety awareness material and resources across the University’s campuses.
- Support the review of local child safety risk assessments and in this context, provide advice to colleagues that supports the identification and mitigation of child safety risks for university events and activities where children or young people may be present or are key participants.
- Provide specialist advice and guidance to staff regarding their Child Safety obligations and other queries which relate to the University’s Child Safe Policy and Child Safe standards.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills, strong public speaking and presentation abilities. They excel in stakeholder management, building effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
You will also have:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated knowledge of child safety legislation, and current practices associated strengthening organisational child safety responsibilities.
- Demonstrated experience in working with stakeholders on the identification of child safety risks to support risk mitigation strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in leading child safety capacity building and awareness raising initiatives (or equivalent) across a diverse stakeholder group.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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Be yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au. You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
