Safeguarding Club Support Officer – VIC/TAS/SA in Melbourne

Golf in Australia is growing – and so are we.

Join Golf Australia – Make a Real Impact on Child Safety in Sport!

At Golf Australia, our purpose is simple: more people playing more golf.

We believe that all golf is golf, and all of us can be golfers. Whether you're swinging a club at a driving range, playing nine holes with friends, putting at mini golf with family, or dreaming of the Australian Open. We’re here to make sure golf is fun, welcoming, and accessible for all; and that starts with how we show up as a team.

We’re proud to be part of Australian Golf’s transformation; a time of unprecedented growth, innovation, and opportunity. As our game evolves, so too does our workplace. Through it all, our values guide how we collaborate, lead, and grow. We show up as a team that welcomes everyone, stays connected across clubs and communities, brings our best to everything we do, and has the courage to embrace change and reimagine what’s possible. Golf is a sport for life, and there’s a place in it for everyone.

We work alongside key industry partners like the PGA of Australia and the WPGA Tour of Australasia to support player pathways, from local clubs through to elite competition. We champion places to play, events at every level, and a high-performance program that helps emerging talent thrive.

At every step, we’re driven by the belief that golf is a sport for life and there’s a place in it for everyone

ABOUT THE ROLE – Cheltenham, VIC | Part-time 0.8FTE | 12 month Contract

Golf Australia is committed to making golf safe, inclusive, and positive for everyone especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We’re seeking a proactive Safeguarding Club Support Officer to strengthen safeguarding culture, support compliance, implement the Level-Up Safeguarding Program and monitor GA’s Safeguarding in Sport Continuous Improvement Plan (SISCIP).

If you’re passionate about protecting young people, enjoy working with communities, and want to make a tangible impact in sport, this role is for you!

Your impact will include:

• Supporting clubs to meet the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and state based Child Safe Standards and foster welcoming, safe environments.
• Building club personnel capability through training, education, and support.
• Monitoring compliance and provide actionable insights to improve safeguarding practices for clubs and GA.
• Promoting a proactive safeguarding culture across golf clubs, and the broader GA network.

You’ll bring:

Administration & Support: Onboard clubs to the Level-Up program, act as their key contact, and guide club personnel in safeguarding practices.

Monitoring & Compliance: Audit and track compliance, capture feedback, and report on program progress both through Level-Up and GA’s SISCIP.

Training & Education: Coordinate induction webinars and safeguarding training for club staff and volunteers.

Culture & Leadership: Work collaboratively with clubs to embed a proactive safeguarding culture and support the clubs to meet the National Principles and child safe standards.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication, record-keeping, and digital skills.
• Experience coordinating or delivering training programs.
• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Sport Management or related filed.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, National Integrity Framework, and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
• Experience in child protection, safeguarding, or community/sport settings.li>
• Project management skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Make a real impact on child safety and wellbeing in sport.
• Work with passionate, committed colleagues and volunteers.
• Flexible, part-time arrangement with opportunities to shape your role.
• Contribute to building a leading safeguarding culture across golf clubs.

At Golf Australia, we know people do their best work when they feel supported – in work and in life. Here are just a few of the ways we bring that to life:

• Flexible Working – We offer hybrid work and flexible hours, we’ll work with you to find the balance that fits.
• Family-Friendly – With generous paid parental leave for all carers, we understand family always comes first.
• Wellbeing Focused – Our partnership with Acacia supports your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing; plus in some of our offices you can access elite gym facilities.
• Opportunities to Grow – From formal and on-the-job learning, we’re all about growing together.
• Extra Perks – Enjoy free onsite parking, access to golf events, and partner discounts – all part of helping you bring your best, every day.

Still reading? We hope so.

Golf like many sports, hasn’t always felt like a space where everyone sees themselves and we know that women and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. But at Golf Australia, we’re committed to changing that.

At Golf Australia, our belief is simple: “All golf is golf, and all of us can be golfers.” That philosophy extends to our team too. We’re building an organisation where diverse voices, backgrounds and perspectives are truly welcomed and where people can bring their whole selves to the work we do.

So, if this role excites you, and you feel you could contribute even if you don’t tick every box we’d love to hear from you. Let’s have a conversation. You might be just what we’re looking for.

All employment is subject to a valid Australian working rights and Working with Children Check.

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