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Safeguarding Officer
Office for Safeguarding Services Safety Risk and Governance
229 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane QLD
Full-Time | Fixed-Term (Maternity Leave Cover) | Until December 2026
 
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 98 parishes, 146 schools, 190 kindergartens, and extensive ministries including aged care, family and domestic violence support, and outreach to some of the most vulnerable in our community.

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.

The Office for Safeguarding Services plays a critical role in developing, implementing and strengthening safeguarding standards, policies and practices across the Archdiocese.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and professional Safeguarding Officer to join the Office for Safeguarding Services in a full-time fixed-term capacity (maternity leave cover) through to December 2026.

Reporting to the Director, Office for Safeguarding Services, you will support safeguarding initiatives across the Archdiocese by providing advice, coordinating training, assisting with compliance audits, managing records and supporting safeguarding projects.

This role requires strong communication skills, sound judgement, high integrity, and the ability to work with sensitive and confidential matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice and assistance regarding Archdiocesan safeguarding standards, policies and practices
• Coordinate and assist in delivering safeguarding training (face-to-face and online)
• Support safeguarding compliance audits across parishes and ministries
• Assist in safeguarding projects and policy development initiatives
• Manage the safeguarding database (data entry, reporting, searches and maintenance)
• Draft professional correspondence, briefing notes, reports and documentation
• Manage incoming enquiries and maintain accurate contact records
• Coordinate meetings and provide secretariat support including minute taking
• Support compliance with legislation including Child Protection, Privacy, WHS and Anti-Discrimination obligations
• Uphold the Archdiocese's commitment to safeguarding at all times

About You

You will bring:

• High-level verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative capability and attention to detail
• Experience in compliance, legal, regulatory or risk-based environments (desirable)
• Experience delivering workplace training (desirable)
• Sound understanding of Catholic operations and values
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters with integrity
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Emotional resilience and empathy

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant qualifications in legal, compliance, risk or related fields (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Current Working with Children Blue Card
• Current Police Check
• Current Open Driver's Licence (essential)
• Willingness to travel within South East Queensland
• Capacity to work occasional evenings or weekends as required

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work contributing to the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults
• Professional and supportive team environment
• Central Brisbane location
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous safeguarding improvement across a large and diverse organisation

How to Apply

Applications should include:

• A current resume
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role

For further information please contact HR - Recruitment Brent Hunter hunerb@bne.catholic.net.au

The Archdiocese of Brisbane is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Archdiocesan activities, ministries and services, and maintains a zero-tolerance approach to any form of abuse. To support this commitment, we conduct referee checks and criminal history screenings during recruitment and require employees to hold a current Queensland Working with Children Blue Card and/or undergo regular criminal history checks

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