Description:
At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 16,000 staff and serve more than 112,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: forming lives to enrich the world.
WHY WORK FOR US?
- Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget
- Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements
- You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role
Job Description
YOUR ROLE
The Manager, Child Safety will manage, mitigate and report on the risks associated with Child Safety across MACS. The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Catholic education and a capacity to realise that mission in the context of MACS Strategic Plan which promotes strong, shared leadership and a culture of creativity and innovative practice. The Manager, Child Safety is responsible for delivering key proactive strategies and initiatives that will strengthen capability and capacity to foster a strong child safety culture.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead the development and implementation of a MACS-wide Child Safety strategy to foster a strong child safety culture.
- Oversee and ensure adherence to Victorian Child Safe Standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Oversee the triaging, investigation, and resolution of Child Safety incidents across MACS.
- Lead initiatives to educate and enhance the understanding of Child Safety policies, responsibilities, and best practices among MACS employees.
- Work with internal and regional stakeholders to coordinate training, communication, and workflow improvements for Child Safety.
- Prepare and present reports on Child Safety risks, trends, and improvements to the Child Safety & Risk Committee and MACS Board.
ABOUT YOU
- You have a deep understanding of Child Safety legal and regulatory frameworks, including the Victorian Child Safe Standards, and how they apply in an education setting.
- You bring extensive experience in handling and overseeing Child Safety incidents, with a strong ability to assess risks and ensure compliance with policies.
- You have exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, allowing you to influence and engage school leaders, staff, and other stakeholders to drive a child safety culture.
- You are a problem-solver who can develop and implement strategies to embed child safety into daily practices, ensuring continuous improvement across the organisation.
- You have a proven ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, streamline workflows, and enhance organisational capability in Child Safety.
- You align with the mission, values, and ethos of Catholic education, demonstrating integrity, respect, and excellence in all aspects of your work.
HOW TO APPLY
Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria.
Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our HR team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au
You will need to provide:
1. An up to-date Resume and
2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages
Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire, and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check, and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check.
Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights, and provide evidence of this.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Sunday, 23 March 202