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Senior Safeguarding Advisor
Office for Safeguarding Services
Location: Elizabeth Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
Employment: Permanent Full-Time Onsite
 
About the Archdiocese of Brisbane
The Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane makes a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders every week through parishes, schools, kindergartens, and extensive ministries including aged care, family and domestic violence support, and outreach to some of the most vulnerable in our community.
 
The Office for Safeguarding Services plays a critical role in developing, implementing and strengthening safeguarding standards, policies and practices across the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese has zero tolerance for all forms of abuse and is deeply committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Safeguarding is central to our mission and reflects our commitment to dignity, justice, inclusion and the common good.
 
About the Role
The Senior Safeguarding Advisor supports the Director of Safeguarding in delivering the operational and strategic functions of the Office for Safeguarding Services. The role provides specialist safeguarding advice, guidance and support to prevent abuse and harm, meet safeguarding obligations, and maintain a culture of safeguarding.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns, allegations, incidents and enquiries, ensuring matters are managed appropriately and in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
• Provide authoritative advice on safeguarding legislation, policies, standards and best practice.
• Provide advice and practical support to identify, assess and manage safeguarding risks.
• Coordinate the management of persons of concern, including safeguarding risk management arrangements.
• Coordinate safeguarding assurance activities, including audits and assessments, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support parishes, communities and ministries to develop and implement safeguarding action plans.
• Build effective relationships with clergy, staff, Local Safeguarding Representatives, statutory authorities and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to safeguarding education, training and capacity-building initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and review of safeguarding policies, procedures and resources.
• Guide and support the Associate Safeguarding Advisor to promote high performance and consistent service delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely and confidential safeguarding records and case management documentation.
• Represent the Office for Safeguarding Services on internal and external forums as required.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as directed by the Director of Safeguarding.

 
About You
You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, the Queensland Child Safe Standards and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (preferred)
• Experience in safeguarding, compliance, investigations, legal or regulatory environments
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing complex and sensitive matters with sound judgement and discretion
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience developing policies, reports, training or safeguarding resources
• Emotional resilience, empathy and professional integrity
• A commitment to working within a faith-based environment

 
Qualifications & Requirements

• Qualifications in safeguarding, child protection, criminology, law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
• Experience in auditing, quality assurance or risk management (desirable)
• Current Queensland working with Children Blue Card (or ability to obtain)
• Preparedness to undergo a National Criminal History Check
• Current Open Driver Licence
• Willingness and ability to travel within Southeast Queensland and work occasional evenings or weekends as required

 
Why Join Us?
Make a meaningful impact by helping strengthen safeguarding across one of Queensland's largest faith-based organisations. Join a collaborative and purpose-driven team committed to protecting children and adults at risk.
 
Applications should be submitted via SEEK. We will also process applications received through our official channels (intranet, website, or LinkedIn).

For any enquiries regarding the role, please email Brent Hunter hunterb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks, criminal history checks, and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people (0 - 18 years) and/or vulnerable adults. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a 0 tolerance to abuse of children or vulnerable adults
 
Accessibility and Inclusivity
The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment where all job candidates can fully engage in the recruitment process. We acknowledge and actively support the inclusion, respect, and equitable treatment of, including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments or information in an alternative format during the recruitment process, please contact us to discuss how we can support your participation. We respect your privacy and confidentiality. Information is shared with other staff only as reasonably necessary to arrange workplace accessibility adjustments.

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