At the Y our vision is simple – Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World

At the Y we believe in the power of inspired young people

About the opportunity

As the Safeguarding Investigator you will actively promote the health​, safety and wellbeing of children and young people who access a range of YMCA services including Camping, Local Recreation, King Swim, Children's Programs (ELCs, Crèche, and OSHC), Youth Services and Disability Services.

The role will work closely with a dedicated team to promote and oversee child safety across the organisation. Your work will involve:

• Planning and conducting efficient and objective investigations and/or fact findings into allegations of reportable conduct as defined by the Commission for Children and Young People or other legislative standards and principles;
• Instructing and supervising external investigators as required
• Instructing and supervising internal investigators as required
• Planning and conducting Root Cause Analyses of processes related to safeguarding of children and young people.

This is a permanent position where you'll work from home initially and then from our Box Hill offices 1 to 2 days per week as restrictions ease. You'll also visit our range of sites and locations from time to time.

About you

You'll have a passion for maintaining and improving high standards of child safety and a practical sense for how this can be operationalised in a large and diverse organisation. In addition you will have:

• Experience conducting workplace investigations with a particular focus on safeguarding children and reportable conduct;
• Extensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and licensing standards;
• Demonstrated experience in meeting reporting requirements and analysis of information in a timely and comprehensive manner;
• A flare for managing a range of internal and external stakeholders;
• Relevant degree and qualification in investigation or related field (e.g. Certificate IV in Government Investigations); and,
• A valid Australian drivers licence.

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police check, working with children check and reference checks). To learn more about our commitment to safeguarding children and young people visit victoria.ymca.org.au

About the Y

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 5,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, and social enterprises.

Benefits

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to gyms, recreation, and aquatics centres across the state
• Free access to the Virtual Y – online health and wellness

How to Apply

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button.