Careers at CSPD

** Full-time, Permanent Position

As part of the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Parramatta, the Safeguarding Legal Specialist is accountable for the management and investigation of Safeguarding matters, in addition to coordinating legal matters and claims and responding to requests for information. The Safeguarding Legal Specialist is also responsible for raising awareness of Safeguarding through the provision of training and education across our schools.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting role available in our Safeguarding team for a Safeguarding  Legal Specialist. This is a great role for someone who is looking to broaden their experience and share their expertise as a subject matter expert in Safeguarding. 

The Safeguarding Legal Specialist is accountable for:

• Collaborating with stakeholders in the coordination of safeguarding legal matters for CSPD and associated tasks including preparing briefing papers, attending settlement conferences and mediations, record management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.

• Conducting factual investigations in relation to child protection matters including undertaking i​nterviews, risk assessments and detailed documentation, as well as liaising with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. OCG, DCJ, NSW Police and legal firms)

• Contributing to the design and delivery of Safeguarding training to improve practices across schools

• Supporting the continuous development and review of safeguarding policies, procedures and guidelines

• Managing and responding to queries and requests for information, including supporting the RFI Officer with conducting requests for information

The Organisation 

We are part of Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD), a system of 83 schools with over 5000 employees, committed to responding to the needs of students in a world that is changing rapidly. We are always on the lookout for top talent to help us achieve our strategic goal of inspiring the future, through quality catholic schooling and by strengthening the professional lives of our employees.

The Benefits

• Hybrid/Flexible working environment

• 25% off school fees for your children enrolled in our schools

• Wellbeing Programs

• Supportive Culture

• EAP Program 

The Qualifications 

To be successful in this highly rewarding role you will be a passionate and experienced Safeguarding professional along with the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in the relevant area of study (Legal, paralegal, or relevant background and/or experience in safeguarding practices and policies)  

• Experience within a similar role is ideal but not mandatory (we are open to transferable skills)

• An understanding of the difficult content that may be present in some aspects of the work and discussion within the office.

• Experience with Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• An Australian drivers licence
  
  

Interested?

Apply today!

If you are determined to make a difference and want to join a diverse organisation committed to transforming lives through faith-based education, click on the APPLY button. To find out more about CSPD go to https://www.parra.catholic.edu.au/  or follow us on LinkedIn.

This position involves working with children. The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment including the completion of a National Police Check, retention of a valid Working with Children Check and adoption and compliance with CSPD’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and Code of Conduct When Working With Students and Children. For more information, please visit The Office of The Children’s Guardian here.

CSPD promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.