• Key leadership opportunity
• Diocesan-wide focus
• Attractive remuneration package

About Us

The Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide (Archdiocese), through its various ministries and outreach services, nurtures the spiritual lives of Catholics and supports those in the local community through health and aged care, education, welfare and community services. With a rich history dating back to 1842, and guided by its mission and vision, the Archdiocese is committed to supportive, respectful and ethical behaviour, with a dedication to justice, fairness and outreach to those in need.

In support of that mission, the Integrity and Safeguarding Department has been established to support and provide services that ensure the proper safeguarding of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the Archdiocese. The Department strives to aid in building a safe, transparent and welcoming church environment through a culture of protection and prevention to ultimately ensure confidence is maintained.  The services of the Department are also extended to supporting the Diocese of Darwin and Diocese of Port Pirie.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Integrity & Safeguarding, the role of Manager, Integrity & Professional Standards, is to work collaboratively with the team to identify, manage and respond to risk through robust investigational practices and policy development to adequately safeguard the Archdiocese. You will lead and manage a small team, as well as manage and support the safeguarding efforts through the provision of Professional Standards services to the Diocese of Darwin and Diocese of Port Pirie.

You will lead, manage and coordinate the Archdiocese’s obligation to ensure the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults within its ministries and outreach services, including parishes, diocesan agencies, Centacare and Catholic Education.

Together with a small team of integrity officers, you will champion best practice in relation to the professional integrity of all engaged in activities associated with the Archdiocese with respect to safeguarding vulnerable people.

You will work closely with key Archdiocesan stakeholders to respond pastorally to victims and manage the Archdiocese’s pastoral response to abuse claims. Your team will also conduct investigations regarding Integrity in our Common Mission complaints; and manage investigations or external providers engaged to undertake those investigations into claims.

The role is a full-time role and based in Adelaide. Some intrastate and interstate will be required.

About You

Your experience in the development and implementation of safeguarding policy and practices in a complex organisation, and in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, or similar role, are key to this role.

Specifically, as the ideal candidate for this role, you will meet the following Key Requirements:

• A demonstrated commitment to the mission, values and ethos of the Catholic Church.
• Tertiary qualifications in management, social work, social sciences, investigations, law and/or law enforcement.
• Work experience in an area that is relevant to the role.
• Team management experience, and the ability to lead a team in a collaborative manner.

• In depth understanding of Safeguarding and Professional Standards requirements and mandates under South Australian legislation.
• Proven track record of implementation of best practice policies and operating procedures in the Safeguarding, Professional Standards or similar regime.

• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to develop a reputation as a trusted and reliable reference point.
• Current driver’s license.

Benefits of Working With Us

• Opportunities to build your career within a large for-purpose organisation
• Be part of a team providing impactful work and important services
• work-life balance
• CBD location
• Professional development opportunities and study support subject to certain conditions

Enquiries and Application Process

For a confidential discussion about this position and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please contact Anthony Spata Reach HR on 0402 210 055 or [email protected]

Applications should be sent directly to [email protected] and must include a resume and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role, in particular, how you meet each of the Key Requirementsoutlined above.

Applications close 9 October 2024.

Preferred candidates will be required to have a Working with Children Check clearance and appointment will be subject to satisfactory check outcomes.

As this is a full-time role, only candidates with the unrestricted right to work in Australia will be considered.