Safeguarding Coordinator
Develop initiatives to reinforce understanding and practice of Safeguarding Children and Young People behaviours throughout the organisation.
Summary about this job
Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Company: YMCA WA
Location: Perth
Work type: Part Time
Salary: Free on site gym and off street parking
Phone: +61-7-7800-3259
Fax: +61-2-2867-7717
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Detail information about job Safeguarding Coordinator. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Exciting new opportunity
- Lead the way and take ownership of this role
About the Company
Here at YMCA WA we believe in the power of inspired young people which means providing opportunities for children and young people to grow in body, mind and spirit. If you align yourself to our values, care about people, and want to make a real difference within the community, we would love to hear from you.
YMCA WA is an Accredited Child Safe Organisation working on continuous improvement of our child safe practices.
About the Role
YMCA WA People and Culture team is seeking a permanent part time Safeguarding Coordinator to be based at head office in Welshpool. This role will assist in the adoption and understanding of a safeguarding children and young people culture by all across the business through the implementation of organisational wide initiatives.
Duties
- Develop initiatives to reinforce understanding and practice of Safeguarding behaviours throughout the organisation
- Review and indorse changes to policy and process to consistently reflect current recommended practice and behaviour for Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Ensure YMCA WA meet the guidelines of the Australian Childhood Foundation to remain accredited.
- Maintain Safeguarding reporting registers and provide data for reports to the Board
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience working in a role where safeguarding of children was a primary responsibility
- Knowledge of relevant child safety, protection legislation and regulations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration and influencing skills
- Experience interacting with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of relevant issues in relation to Occupational Safety and Health and Equal Opportunity
Benefits
- Free off street parking
- Free on site gym
- Discounted corporate healthcare
- Free employee assistance program
To Apply
For more information about us, a position description including selection criteria and to apply on line please visit our website www.ymcawa.org.au and click on the “Get Involved” tab. Should you require any further information please call Suzanne Carroll, EM People and Culture on ph (08) 9473 8432. Applications close: 29 July 2018.
YMCA WA is committed to safeguarding children and young people. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process, which may include The Diana Screen, prior to appointment, and successful applicants must comply with the YMCA's Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework. We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process prior to the nominated closing date. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Visit our website for further information.