Child Safe Advisor
Permanent Part Time position (up to 32 hours per week)
Location: Morwell, Victoria
Salary Range: $94,412.76 - $102,394.76 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Department: People and Culture
Do you want to make an IMPACT?
We have an opportunity for a Child Safe Advisor to join our People & Culture team.
About this Role
The Child Safe Advisor is a specialist role that will guide the Council to ensure robust systems and processes are in place to protect the wellbeing of children and young people from harm and abuse.
You will ensure Council is compliant with legislation by working with, and supporting cross-organisational efforts to build the capacity of the organisation and carry out its responsibilities in child safeguarding, monitoring outcomes and reporting to both Council and State government authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
As Child Safe Advisor you will:
- Help build understanding and compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.
- Support all areas of Council to carry out its child safeguarding responsibilities.
- Help establish a culture where a focus on child safety and a zero tolerance to child abuse is embedded in our everyday practice.
- Promote and support consultation and engagement with children and families, especially in relation to decisions that affect them.
About You
For this position we are seeking someone who is highly skilled in building relationships across a diverse range of key stakeholders along with a comprehensive understanding of Child Safe standards and relevant legislation.
You will also have:
- Degree or diploma in the broad fields of Human Resources, Organisational Psychology, Organisational Development or Youth Work with relevant experience.
- Sound knowledge and application of contemporary best practice approaches for safeguarding children and young people.
- Sound understanding of the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct Scheme and other relevant legislation, and experience in their practical application across a complex work environment.
- Demonstrated change and project management skills including high level administrative, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
Our salaries are competitive, and we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality of 77,086 people in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
Visit www.latrobe.vic.gov.au/careers to submit your application.
Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Sunday 10 August 2025.
For more information contact Danielle Kessner, Coordinator Safety & Wellbeing on 0448 593 950 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
