• Work with a leading organisation in the child, youth & family services sector
• Lead a team that makes a difference strengthening child safety
• Deliver expert support, advice & investigative services

About us:

Anglicare Victoria supports tens of thousands of Victorians every year, our 2000+ staff and volunteers operate from more than 96 sites across the state, as well as delivering assistance online, at home and in the community. We are Victoria’s largest provider of Out of Home Care and Family Services, and one of Australia’s most innovative agencies in working with vulnerable children youth and families.

About the role

We require a highly skilled individual who has demonstrated expertise in successfully leading and embedding a safeguarding culture across a large complex organisation.

You will;

• Have a thorough understanding of the child, youth and families sector and the policy and frameworks that these investigations are required to be completed within.
• Possess formal qualifications and/or training in investigations, social sciences, legal studies, or a related discipline.
• Lead a team focussed on focussed on continuous improvement of safeguarding practices and investigations
• Manage the investigations team and collaborate with other stakeholders to execute strategies for complex and sensitive cases.
• Provide timely updates and recommendations to the relevant Senior Manager

What makes this such a great role for you:

This is a career defining opportunity to join one of Victoria’s leading organisation’s and be a part of our continued journey in working and servicing the needs of vulnerable children youth and families.

As the Manager Safeguarding at AV you’ll receive:

• A total salary package of $150,000.
• Access to Salary Packaging of up to $15,900.
• Access to discounted health insurance and other retail discounts.
• Access to AV’s suite of Health and Wellbeing benefits, such as our Fitness Passport, Well Worth It! Program, EIP and EAP.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say-“I've genuinely never thought about going to another organisation. The opportunities, the innovation, the commitment to change and working with vulnerable families, young people and communities. It sounds really cliche, but you come into this work to make a difference and you can do that here. We work really hard to make differences in those spaces.”

Ready to take the next step?

We would like to receive applications by Sunday 25 May 2025.

The detailed position description can be found here:  Manager Safeguarding PD Q&O M ICA 032025 V1.0.pdf

To support your application, please provide us with a resume, along with a 1-page cover letter that describes you, your approach to managing investigations, as well as highlight any major successes.

If you have any questions about the role, these can be emailed to meaghan.courtney@anglicarevic.org.au

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability.