Vacancies
* Full-time fixed-term Child Protection Specialist position until 31 December 2026
* Full-time fixed-term Child Protection Specialist position until 5 March 2027
Our Role
As a Child Protection Specialist, you'll provide expert, child‐centred case management and specialist support for safeguarding concerns across our national network. You'll work closely with centre teams, leaders, and external agencies to ensure children are safe, supported, and able to continue accessing early learning. This role plays a critical part in strengthening Goodstart's safeguarding practices and ensuring compliance with Child Safe frameworks and legislation.
Your Impact
* Lead and support the management of complex child protection cases, ensuring timely, child‐centred responses
* Provide expert advice and coaching to centres on safeguarding concerns, reporting obligations, and risk management
* Strengthen capability across teams to identify, respond to, and prevent harm using the "look, do, tell" framework
* Partner with internal stakeholders to embed strong safeguarding practices across the organisation
* Liaise with external agencies, regulators, and authorities to ensure compliance with legislative requirements
* Analyse safeguarding data, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
* Support children, families, and educators through sensitive and complex situations with empathy and professionalism
What Goodstart can offer you
* Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done to better manage your work and non‐work needs
* Salary packaging benefits available through AccessPay (eligibility applies)
* Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
* Fitness Passport – access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
* Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
* Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
* Option to purchase extra leave for greater work‐life balance
* First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
* Opportunity to be part of a company aspiring to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
* Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will enhance outcomes for children in their earliest years
You'll bring to the table
* Tertiary qualification in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Strong experience in child protection, case management, and safeguarding investigations
* In‐depth knowledge of child protection legislation across Australian states and territories
* Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive cases with sound judgement and professionalism
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to coach, influence, and support teams
* Experience working with external agencies and regulatory bodies
* A data‐informed approach, with the ability to analyse trends and inform decision‐making
* Commitment to child safety, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice
* Working with Children Check (relevant to state or territory)
EEO Statement
We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
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