About State Sport Centres:

The Victorian State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) operates and maintains over $1 billion assets including four of Australia’s largest multi-sport venues, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC), the State Netball and Hockey Centre (SNHC), Lakeside Stadium incorporating the State Athletics Centre, and Knox Regional Sports Park including the State Basketball Centre (SBC).

Unlike other major international standard venues that host sport and entertainment events, SSCT venues also provide access for users at all levels, from elite and professional athletes to school and community participants 7 days per week, up to 16 hours a day.
Through the provision of access for all, SSCT makes a unique and significant contribution to Victoria’s sport sector.

Four Workplace Values underpin the work we do: Teamwork, Safety, Excellence & Respect.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced child safety professional to lead and influence child safety practices across a complex and highly visible organisation.

Reporting to the General Manager - Corporate & Governance, you'll provide expert strategic and operational advice on child safety and wellbeing, ensuring compliance with Victoria's Child Safe Standards and supporting continuous improvement across our venues, programs and partnerships.
We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise with the ability to influence, educate and build trusted relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.

As the Senior Advisor - Child Safety & Wellbeing your primary responsibilities will include:

- Acting as the organisation's trusted advisor on child safety, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
- Driving organisational capability through training, education, resources and awareness initiatives
- Identifying and managing child safety risks across venues, programs and events
- Providing oversight and expert guidance on child safety incidents, investigations and reportable conduct matters




- Partnering with leaders, sports partners, schools and external stakeholders to strengthen child safety outcomes
- Monitoring emerging legislation, trends and best practice to continuously improve our child safety framework
- Analysing data and insights to identify opportunities for improvement and strengthen compliance processes

You'll bring:

- Significant experience in child safety, safeguarding or a related field
- Strong knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and relevant regulatory frameworks
- Experience delivering training, advice and guidance within complex organisations
- Demonstrated experience interpreting legislation and developing policy and governance frameworks
- Experience conducting investigations and preparing high-quality reports
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to navigate sensitive and complex matters

Required skills and Qualifications:

- Current Working with Children Check
- Full Australian working rights
- Current Police Check
- Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in child safety and wellbeing, social work, child protection, law, public administration or a related discipline are highly regarded

Why is this a excellent place to work?

You will love working at the State Sport Centres. Here’s just a few reasons why:

Our Patrons and Teams

- You’ll be surrounded by elite athletes daily and supporting a wide range of elite sports and world-class events, as well as community sport and recreation
- You’ll be challenged daily and can develop yourself as a person as well gaining valuable career skills
- You’ll be part of a dynamic and supportive team of people who are great to work with

Our Venues

- Free parking
- MSAC Gym and Performance Membership including family and friends’ discounts
- Discount at SSCT food & beverage and retail outlets
- Complimentary court hire for casual bookings across SSCT venues

Our Workplace

- Training and professional development

📌 Child Safety (Melbourne)
🏢 Southern State Community College
📍 Melbourne