Child Safe Consultant
This is a full time temporary position commencing as soon as possible and concluding 31 December 2020.
Summary about this job
Student Services
Company: Catholic Education Office of WA
Location: Perth
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-7598-3725
Fax: +61-3-8536-9132
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Detail information about job Child Safe Consultant. Terms and conditions vacancy
Student Services Team
Teaching and Learning Directorate
About Us
Catholic Education in Western Australia (CEWA) is the second largest education provider in the state. We cater for more than 76,000 students in 162 schools.
CEWA strives to create progressive environments that enhance learning. Our culture is underpinned by our LEAD model of Learning, Engagement, Accountability and Discipleship. Our aspiration is to provide a world-class Catholic education system where all our students, staff and parents flourish.
The Team
The Student Services Team comprises of the Students with Disability and School Psychologists sub-teams, and the Child Safe Lead to support the Child Safe Framework and its outcomes.
The Student Services Team is responsible for the collaborative service delivery and shared outcomes for student engagement and wellbeing. This is a full time contract position commencing as soon as possible.
The Role
Key responsibilities for this role include:
- Supporting the mission of Catholic Education through the ongoing implementation and adoption of the Child Safe Framework in service to Catholic schools, care centres and communities.
- Providing professional and specialised consultancy and advisory services relating to Child Safety for Catholic school leaders, staff and communities.
- Developing relationships and partnerships with colleagues, school leaders, school staff and relevant organisations to cultivate a Child Safe culture in CEWA schools and care centres.
- Supporting relevant legislation, registration standards, policies, services, and quality standards, informed by current and emerging research and professional practice.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders in particular the Child Safe Team and Psychology Team.
Your Background
- Demonstrated commitment to Catholic education.
- Knowledge and experience with research informed child safety/ protection practices.
- Knowledge and experience promoting healthy and respectful relationships in an educational setting.
- Ability to contribute towards formulating sound policy and provide advice to CEWA Executive, schools and care centres.
- Ability to develop, coordinate and deliver professional learning to build capacity in CEWA staff, schools and care centres.
- Research and analytic skills to support decision making and policy development.
- Ability to design programs and complete evaluations to realise child safe outcomes.
Further Information:
For a copy of the Job Description and Selection Criteria please email [email protected].
What we can offer you
We have a great culture underpinned by trust and respect. We work as a team to ensure the best outcome for our students. In addition to our competitive salary structure, our benefits include:
•Additional leave entitlements (over Christmas 4 days)
•Competitive salary
•Salary packaging
•Deferred salary scheme
•Free onsite parking
•Corporate healthcare rates
•Heritage listed work environment
•Staff canteen service
•Wellness program
•Employee assistance program.
Contact Person: Laura Allison, Coordinator Psychology on 6380 5422 or email [email protected].
To Apply: Interested applicants must submit a short summary addressing the selection criteria and their curriculum vitae, including the names and contact numbers of at least two work related referees (current/past line managers).
A current National Police History Check as issued by the Department of Education Western Australia must be provided by the successful applicant.
Where to? All applications are to reach The Executive Director of Catholic Education, Catholic Education Office of WA by email: [email protected] no later than 12 noon Friday, 27 July 2018.
Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from culturally diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with a disability or medical condition who meet the requirements of this position. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic education.