Senior Advisor - Safeguarding

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 | July 2026 – July 2028


• Salary: $137,560 - $152,836 plus super 


• Ad Close date: 06 July 2026


• Contact: [email protected] ​  

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.