PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY OFFICER

·         Two year contract - 3 days per week

·         Diverse role in a supportive and dynamic team making positive change happen

·         Based in North Sydney

Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) is the peak body for the Leaders of almost 150 religious institutes across Australia. CRA represents and provides services to the Leaders at this time of change within the Catholic Church.

Reporting to the National Executive Director of CRA, the Professional Standards and Safeguarding Policy Officer will play a key role in providing expertise to assist in shaping CRA policy and practice in professional standards and safeguarding to promote a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults and hold the dignity of survivors with care and compassion. Responsibilities include:

  • Keeping up to date with legislation, policy and best practice in relation to professional standards/safeguarding

  • Providing advice and communications

  • Developing, managing and implementing resources to ensure compliance with legislation and standards

  • Working collaboratively with Catholic Church entities, survivor groups, government and many other agencies

Essential Criteria

·     An understanding of professional standards/safeguarding

·     Experience in policy preparation and resources development to maintain a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults

·     Strong organisational, time management skills with the capacity to re-prioritise

·     Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

·     Capacity to deliver short and long-term projects

·     Strong member service and interpersonal skills

·     High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

·     Ability to maintain confidentiality and sensitive information

·     Proven capacity to work with minimal supervision while also being a positive team player

Your application should include your Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter addressing the essential criteria.

Position Description

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Queries

Any queries about the role should be directed to Anne Walker, National Executive Director

nationalexec@catholicreligious.org.au

Applications

Applications should be received by 4 October 2019 and directed to:

Kaylie Beuchat
Executive Administrator
secretariat@catholicreligious.org.au