• Flexible part time role 4 days per week
• Fixed-Term – 12-Month Contract
• May require periodic weekend and after hours work

About CLV

Community Languages Victoria (CLV) is the peak body representing and supporting more than 200 community language schools across Victoria. These schools deliver high‑quality language education and cultural maintenance programs to over 40,000 students in 55 languages across the state (and more than 100,000 students nationally). Operating outside mainstream schooling, usually on weekends or after hours and run largely by volunteers from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, community language schools play a vital role in complementing the work of mainstream schools and the Victorian School of Languages. Together, they form an important educational asset that enriches Victorian society and benefits all Australians.

About the Role

Community Languages Victoria (CLV) are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Child Safety Officer to lead our child-safe practices and ensure our organisation meets all legislative and compliance requirements. This is a 4 days per week, fixed-term 12-month contract, ideal for someone who understands child safety in multicultural community settings and can translate complex obligations into practical, accessible guidance for staff, volunteers and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing review of the Child Safe Standards across all programs and school sites.
• Liaise with community language school leaders, teaching staff and volunteers, school committees and external child protection agencies to promote awareness and ensure culturally responsive practices as required.
• Assist CLS to maintain and update child safety policies, procedures and reporting and escalation frameworks.
• Provide guidance on mandatory reporting, reportable conduct and risk management obligations.
• Coordinate and document responses to child safety concerns, including liaison with external agencies when required.
• Assist in the design and delivery of child safety training programs to school principals, child safety officers, teachers, and volunteers, with tailored content for culturally diverse audiences.
• Conduct periodic site visits to assess child-safe environments and provide practical support.
• Monitor compliance requirements, maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

About You

You will thrive in this role if you have the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Social Work, Education, Child Protection, Psychology, Community Services or related field.
• Experience managing child safety programs in educational or community settings.
• Strong knowledge of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and child protection legislation.
• Understanding of culturally safe and inclusive practice.
• Demonstrated ability to embed legislative changes into governance systems, update policies and deliver training based on those changes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to lead complex projects, manage competing demands and influence at Committee and school level.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving, discretion and decision-making skills in sensitive or high-risk scenarios.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends occasionally, including Saturdays and Sundays, to support school visits and deliver training 
• A positive can-do attitude.
• A current Working with Children and Police Check
• Car and driver’s licence
• Australian working rights

Why Join Us

• Flexible part-time role with hybrid working options.
• Play a key role in strengthening child safety across Victoria’s community language sector.
• Work in a values-driven, multicultural environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families and community schools.

next steps

To submit your application, please click 'Apply Now' by the closing date.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For more information, please contact Dallas Hall on [email protected] using the subject line: Child Safety Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.