Child Safety and Inclusion Officer in Melbourne

Below is a brief description of this vacancy. This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.

Located at 32 Civic Drive, Greensborough, VIC 3088. Access to fortnightly RDOs. Flexible working arrangements available - balance life and work. 16 weeks (pro rata) parental leave and generous personal and carers leave entitlements.

About the role: As the Child Safety and Inclusion Officer you will play a key role in supporting Council's Child Safety, Reconciliation, Inclusion and Equity initiatives. You will contribute to the delivery of projects, policy development, reporting, governance and administrative functions that strengthen organisational capability and promote safe, inclusive and equitable outcomes for the community. Working closely with the Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead, you will support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of Council's obligations under the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme, while assisting to deliver a range of inclusion and equity initiatives across the organisation.

A typical day might include:

• Assisting with the development, review and implementation of child safety policies, procedures, resources, training programs and reporting frameworks.
• Supporting child safety reporting, risk monitoring and progress updates for the Child Safety and Wellbeing Steering Committee and other governance forums.
• Coordinating the administration of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Working Group, including meeting organisation, agenda preparation, action tracking and reporting.
• Contributing to the implementation and monitoring of actions across Council's child safety, reconciliation, inclusion and equity plans.
• Providing advice and support to staff on Child Safe Standards and related organisational requirements, with guidance from the Inclusion, Equity and Child Safety Lead.
• Supporting organisational capacity-building initiatives that strengthen child safety practices and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with the Disability Inclusion Officer and Volunteer Development Officer to deliver inclusive, accessible and safe outcomes for the community through an intersectional approach to wellbeing.

What you will bring to the role:

• Knowledge of Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Victorian Disability Act 2006, Reportable Conduct Scheme Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Gender Equity Act 2020 and relevant disability inclusion legislation and frameworks.
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct scheme and legislation impacting child safety.
• Understanding of gender equality legislation, reporting requirements and organisational obligations relating to inclusion and equity.
• Experience in supporting committees and working groups, including the provision of high-quality agendas, minutes, reports and presentations.
• An understanding of the objectives of the centralised child safety and gender equity functions, along with the relevant policies and frameworks guiding both the unit and the broader organisation.
• Knowledge of project coordination, program development and organisational capacity-building initiatives that support child safety, inclusion, diversity and equity outcomes.
• Understanding of the risks, roles and responsibilities that organisations interacting with children should consider.

Why should you join us? Guided by the Community Vision - Nillumbik 2040, we work to foster an engaged, connected and sustainable community across four key themes: Our People, Our Place, Our Future and Our Council. The way we work together and deliver services to the Nillumbik community is underpinned by a strong, shared culture that reflects our vision and values.

Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing is central to our culture. We provide initiatives to support employee wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth, including a trained Mental Health First Aider workforce across the organisation. Be part of a passionate, collaborative, and driven team who truly care about what we do, how we do it, and the positive impact we make in the community.

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to complete the following Pre Employment Checks: Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), Pre-Existing Injury and Medical Declaration Form, Working with Children check.

Nillumbik Shire Council is committed to creating a fair, equitable and inclusive community. We value diversity in our community and support the rights of all people regardless of age, gender, ability or background.

We are committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, diversity and inclusion.