Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?
Barnardos Australia is seeking a dedicated Practice Specialist - Reportable Conduct to join our OOHC team in Bruce, 2617. This is a part-time, permanent opportunity to be part of a values-led organisation committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
About the RoleAs a Practice Specialist - Reportable Conduct, you will:
* Oversee compliance and quality assurance of all reportable conduct matters in NSW and ACT.
* Guide programs through legislative and internal requirements for reportable conduct investigations.
* Assess incidents to determine if they meet reportable conduct thresholds and manage investigation allocations.
* Review and quality assure all documentation, including risk assessments, investigation plans, and official reports.
* Liaise regularly with statutory child protection services, the NSW Office of Children's Guardian, and ACT Ombudsman.
* Identify opportunities for improvement, manage risks, and support development of training for staff and managers.
You'll join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services that uphold child safety, cultural safety, and family-led practice.
Skills and Experience :
* Relevant 3–4 year degree in Social Work, Social Science, Psychology, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum four years' experience in child protection or a specialised related field.
* Strong understanding of child protection issues and the impacts of trauma on children and young people.
* Experience in reportable conduct processes, investigations, and report writing.
* Strong interview skills (children & families).
* Demonstrated ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities, including a strong understanding of cultural safety, self-determination, and the historical and contemporary factors that impact Aboriginal peoples.
What's on Offer:
Base salary: $100,797 –$112,175 per annum (pro rata, if applicable) + 12% superannuation
Salary packaging: Up to $15,860 tax-free (general living expenses)
Meal & entertainment packaging: Additional $2,650 tax-free per FBT year
Additional wellbeing leave
Other benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements
Paid cultural leave and a day off during NAIDOC Week
Extra annual leave over the Christmas–New Year period
Ongoing development: mentoring, acting up, secondments
Volunteer leave and opportunities to engage in community events
Access to Barnardos' Indigenous Cultural Support Unit, Gurung Wellama
About Barnardos Barnardos Australia is a leading children's charity with a proud history of protecting children and strengthening families. Our work spans communities across NSW and the ACT, focusing on safe, stable, and connected futures for vulnerable children and young people.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
Barnardos Australia recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first Australians, with unique culture, languages and spiritual relationships to the land and seas. We are strongly committed to improving the lives of children and young people and to uphold the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to be safe and cared for within their own communities and remain connected to their families and culture.
For Barnardos Australia, reconciliation means working in a meaningful and respectful way with Aboriginal families and communities. It is a commitment of Barnardos Australia to work in collaboration and partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, always guided in this process by principles of self-determination.
Pre-employment Requirements You will need (or be willing to obtain):
* National Police Check
* Working with Children Check (or APP number)
* For ACT roles: Working with Vulnerable People card, CYF Check, and Driver History Check
How to Apply
To get started, simply submit your current resume.
If your application progresses, you'll be invited to complete a second stage of the process, which includes access to the full Position Description and selection criteria. You'll be asked to respond to the criteria at that time.
For a confidential discussion OR to find out more about the role please call Gemma on
There is no set closing date for this role. Applications received over the Christmas period will be reviewed on our return.
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