Senior Advisor Safeguarding
Date: 27 Mar 2026
Location: WOOLOONGABBA, QLD, AU, 4102
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our team
The Safeguarding Team at BCE champions a culture of protection for students and adults by embedding safeguarding practices into all operations and policies in line with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. By collaborating with schools, parents, and students, they establish frameworks, guidelines, and standards that ensure BCE schools remain a safe environment for all.
Summary
The Senior Advisor – Safeguarding provides specialist expertise to strengthen safeguarding culture and practice across Brisbane Catholic Education. This role leads the development, implementation and continuous improvement of safeguarding policies, guidance and capability initiatives, ensuring alignment with legislative, regulatory and best‑practice standards. Working collaboratively with schools, leaders and internal stakeholders, the role translates safeguarding requirements into practical systems, resources and assurance processes that support consistent, compliant and high‑quality practice across the organisation.
- Location: BCEO Woolloongabba
- Work hours: Fulltime | Flexible Working Arrangements Available
- Status: Fixed Term | April 2026 – April 2028
- Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super
- Two positions available
- Ad Close date: 6 April 2026
- Contact: CareersBCE@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will:
- Provide specialist safeguarding advice to leaders, schools and teams, including guidance on obligations, risk management and implementation
- Lead the development, review and continuous improvement of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance
- Translate legislative, regulatory and policy requirements into practical tools, resources and day‑to‑day guidance
- Develop, deliver and evaluate safeguarding capability initiatives, including professional learning and training
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to embed consistent safeguarding practice
- Lead quality assurance, compliance checking and evidence review to monitor implementation and drive improvement
- Support audit, review and regulatory readiness through assurance processes, reporting and action tracking
- Monitor safeguarding trends, emerging risks and regulatory changes, providing advice to strengthen culture and practice
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- Demonstrated experience in safeguarding, child protection, legal, compliance or regulatory environments
- Strong ability to interpret legislation and standards and translate them into practical guidance
- Experience developing and embedding policies, frameworks and practice improvement initiatives
- Capability to deliver training and professional learning to build organisational capability
- Well‑developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across complex environments
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, human services, psychology, behavioural science or a related discipline
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment.
- Positive Notice Blue Card for working with Children
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.
- Fitness Passport access – discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
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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