- Lead Darebin City Council’s Child Safe Framework and drive organisation-wide cultural change
- Influence strategic policy, compliance and risk management outcomes that protect children and young people
- Manage a dedicated Child Safety Project Officer (temporary to 30 June 2028) while working across all Council divisions and with key external stakeholders

Share our commitment to making a real impact on the lives of children and young people in a dynamic, future focused environment.

About the role

Darebin City Council is seeking an experienced Child Safety Advisor to provide strategic leadership of Council’s Child Safe Framework. Reporting to the Manager Children, Youth & Families, this permanent Band 8 position is responsible for ensuring Council meets its child safety obligations while fostering a strong organisational culture that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Working across the organisation, you will lead policy development, compliance initiatives, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement activities aligned with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme.

You will

- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Darebin’s Child Secure Framework and safeguarding policies
- Drive compliance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Reportable Conduct Scheme and relevant legislation
- Provide strategic advice, risk management expertise and regular reporting to the Executive Leadership Team
- Deliver organisation-wide child safety training, communications and awareness initiatives




- Build strong relationships with community partners, regulators, networks and internal stakeholders while leading the Child Safety Project Officer

About you

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in human services, community services, compliance, risk management or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated experience implementing the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Reportable Conduct Scheme
- Proven success leading organisational frameworks, compliance programs, cultural change initiatives or improvement projects
- Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Strong analytical, policy development and risk management capabilities, with the ability to manage sensitive and complex matters with integrity

Applications close COB Friday 14 August 2026.

Should you need reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs, please get in contact with us and advise how we can best support you.

Pre-employment Checks

Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply.

To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards.

All employees are required to undertake an Australian Criminal History Check and may be required to complete a Functional Health Assessment.

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📌 Child Safety Advisor (Williamstown)
🏢 Darebin City Council
📍 Williamstown