Role Description/Criteria
Since 2012, Saints College has led that way in radically inclusive education, by providing a safe, inclusive, and flexible learning environment for young people who have become disengaged from mainstream education. Our team is committed to supporting young people in re-engaging with learning through strengths based and trauma-informed approaches that meet their individual needs.听听
We prioritise building honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families, and communities, fostering a culture that values, supports, and celebrates the dignity and uniqueness of each person.听
We offer a full-time, multi-year secondary education program designed to meet the diverse needs of young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling. Through flexible and innovative teaching methods, we provide a supportive and holistic learning experience that encourages young people to develop their strengths, explore future pathways, and transition into adulthood, employment, further education, and community participation.听
Our campuses offer tailored programs that integrate wellbeing and education, ensuring young people receive the support they need to thrive. We work closely with families, community organisations, and support services to provide wraparound care that addresses both educational and personal development needs.听
Young people come from diverse backgrounds and often face a significant and complex range of educational, social, developmental, psychological, health, legal barriers to learning which require unique interventions. Our approach is grounded in the Operation By Principles framework, which combines education with an understanding of trauma-informed practices.听听
We recognise that each young person鈥檚 journey is unique. Our staff are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering learning environment where young people can develop confidence, reconnect with education, and work towards their goals.听
The Role听听
The Child Safeguarding Lead is responsible for supporting Saints College North Melbourne to implement and lead a range of child safeguarding initiatives and responses. The role is integral to ensuring that students feel safe and supported, and that the school meets their commitments in relation to protecting children from harm. The role will report to the Senior Manager Child Safeguarding.?听
You will be employed on a fixed-term basis (2 years) basis, commencing as soon as possible, and will be employed under the Catholic Education Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $125,000 (depending on education and experience).
You will need听听
- Ability to commit to and work within our Operating Principles; Respect, Participation, Safe and Legal and Honesty听
- Tertiary teaching qualification听听
- Victorian Institute of Teaching Registration听
- Previous experience and/or qualifications relevant to supporting and/or leading an organisations commitment to being a child safe organisation听
- The ability to inspire and engage young people听听
- Be willing to support young people and our team members to reach their potential听
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity.听
To Apply听听
Please visit our website, learn about our work, and review the position information in Careers at .听听
Applications must be submitted using the Apply Now on our careers page and include:听听
- A letter of introduction and a one-page response to the duties and responsibilities listed in the position description and how you would meet them;听听
- A current curriculum vitae outlining previous experience and skills;听听
- Two referees (including contact details). Please include a referee from current or most recent place of employment, if this is a school it needs to be the principal.听
For further information contact the People & Culture team: recruitment@saints.vic.edu.au听
Applications close 4pm Monday 1 September 2025听
We are a Catholic School in the Edmund Rice tradition and are recognised as a leading organisation for the provision of educational and social inclusion programs for disenfranchised young people.听听
All applicants will be subject to EREA鈥檚 and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with our commitment to child protection policies and procedures. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Please review the Information Collection Notice on our website for details about how we manage your employment application information.听听
We are a child safe environment, committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and participation of all children and young people under our care. All staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards MO1359. All staff abide by the Child Safety Code of Conduct available at: Child Safe Standards: Policy | 听听
Application Procedures
https://saints.vic.edu.au/careers