Manager, Safeguarding and Student Protection
Date: 20 Jun 2025
Location: WOOLLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
Summary
Be at the forefront of change and lead strategic safeguarding initiatives across Brisbane Catholic Education.
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is the second-largest non-government employer in Queensland, with over 12,000 staff supporting 77,000 students across 146 schools. Guided by the values of Excellence, Integrity, Justice and Hope, BCE is committed to teaching, challenging and transforming through service, support and leadership.
This is more than a compliance role — it’s a strategic leadership opportunity to influence culture, lead reform, and embed a proactive, child-centred approach across all BCE schools and offices. This role will genuinely make a lasting impact
- Location: Located Brisbane CBD fringe
- Work hours: Full-time Flexible working arrangements available
- Exceptional team and great culture
About the opportunity
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is the second-largest non-government employer in Queensland, with over 12,000 staff supporting 77,000 students across 146 schools. Guided by the values of Excellence, Integrity, Justice and Hope, BCE is committed to teaching, challenging and transforming through service, support and leadership.
This is more than a compliance role — it’s a strategic leadership opportunity to influence culture, lead reform, and embed a proactive, child-centred approach across all BCE schools and offices. This role will genuinely make a lasting impact.
Key Responsibilities
• Drive the strategic vision for safeguarding across the BCE system
• Build and lead a multidisciplinary team focused on safeguarding and student protection
• Oversee complex risk assessments, case reviews and investigations
• Lead audit and assurance processes, and synthesise findings into systemic improvements
• Provide expert advice, clear frameworks, training and reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders — including students and adults at risk — to shape safe, inclusive environments
• Promote a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- An inspirational leader who creates a positive team environment where the team flourish and are supported to be their best.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in child protection, law, social work or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in safeguarding or student protection within Queensland education, community or government sector
- Strong understanding of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, National Catholic Safeguarding Standards, and Queensland legislation.
- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills, leading change in a large complex organisation.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to navigate complex, sensitive matters.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children.
- Ability to obtain a National Criminal History check prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Applications should be directed to c3Talent
Natasha Kaunitz
email: natasha@c3talent.com.au
Phone: 3707 1353 or 0434 371 531
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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