Senior Lead: Culture and Safeguarding

Catholic Education Sandhurst, Bendigo

BENDIGO CENTRAL, VIC 


Risk / Compliance / Safety

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 27 September 2024


Lead culture & safeguarding across the Sandhurst Diocese; enhance student wellbeing.

<p><strong>The role:</strong></p><p>The Senior Lead: Culture &amp; Safeguarding plays a critical role in ensuring high standards of child safeguarding across the CESL school system. This role focuses on developing practices and a culture that supports a robust child-safeguarding agenda, in accordance with the Victorian Child-Safe Standards and the National Catholic Child Safe Standards. You will lead the implementation of evidence-based strategies to create calm, culturally safe, and respectful learning environments. This position is also responsible for ensuring the integration of safeguarding standards across all CESL entities, with a particular focus on supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and implementation of child safeguarding and wellbeing programs across CESL schools.</li><li>Implement and track evidence-based strategies, including MTSS Tier One curriculum and timely interventions, ensuring a safe and inclusive school environment.</li><li>Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to embed the Child Safeguarding Standards across all CESL entities.</li><li>Provide leadership and support for Tier 3 interventions, focusing on culturally safe schools and outstanding Aboriginal Education programs.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in student behaviour and wellbeing curricula, ensuring alignment with CESL’s mission and values.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>Tertiary qualification in a relevant area (e.g., Business, Education).</li><li>Significant experience in educational leadership, child safeguarding, and wellbeing curriculum.</li><li>Strong understanding of Victorian Child Safe Standards and National Catholic Safeguarding Standards.</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and implement research-informed curriculum.</li></ul><p>Why <strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst</strong>?</p><p>Join a vibrant community that values leadership, innovation, and faith. As a School Improvement Leader, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the education and well-being of students across the Diocese of Sandhurst, working in partnership with dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence.</p><p>In Term 3 of 2024, CESL launched ‘Magnify Sandhurst’, a comprehensive whole-of-system improvement program. Magnify Sandhurst is a response to the CESL Strategic Plan. In preparing to apply for this role, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with our <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ceosand.catholic.edu.au%2Fdownloads%2Femployment-in-sandhurst%2Fschool-flyers%2F1219-guiding-lights-book-1-online-290824&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csburn%40ceosand.catholic.edu.au%7C8871bc59e06e4f59ba3008dccbd87f64%7C590fd610f3a3441ebe1913d0f9f6ef7c%7C0%7C0%7C638609377911195953%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EDa%2FLxI968T939iQrtULhO%2F0V5PLlm6ApFhRyJxUQCM%3D&amp;reserved=0">Guiding Lights</a>, as well as the <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ceosand.catholic.edu.au%2Fdownloads%2Femployment-in-sandhurst%2Fschool-flyers%2F1220-magnify-an-introduction-book-2-online-290824&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csburn%40ceosand.catholic.edu.au%7C8871bc59e06e4f59ba3008dccbd87f64%7C590fd610f3a3441ebe1913d0f9f6ef7c%7C0%7C0%7C638609377911211751%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=JLH37yeZZJXJAp4rypnF2ob1cdO9Noz%2FHWP5J0gBUEI%3D&amp;reserved=0">Introduction to Magnify Sandhurst</a> and the <a href="https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ceosand.catholic.edu.au%2Fdownloads%2Femployment-in-sandhurst%2Fschool-flyers%2F1221-magnify-operational-detail-book-3-online-290824&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csburn%40ceosand.catholic.edu.au%7C8871bc59e06e4f59ba3008dccbd87f64%7C590fd610f3a3441ebe1913d0f9f6ef7c%7C0%7C0%7C638609377911225210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=gtjPjSwrq4sVDd6AKUXnz2Ztz1Q0HLGUj3liGSZBnN4%3D&amp;reserved=0">Magnify Sandhurst Operational Details</a>.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>The Catholic Education Sandhurst Office</strong></p><p>The Catholic Education Sandhurst Office Team comprises approximately 110 employees working across 7 key functional areas, supporting over 50 schools within the Sandhurst Diocese. We are a supportive and friendly team who are committed to working collaboratively with our schools to achieve the best outcomes for our students. With office locations in Bendigo, Wangaratta and Tatura.</p><p><strong>Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CES Ltd)</strong></p><p>CES Ltd is situated in Central and North Eastern Victoria, home to 52 Catholic schools educating&nbsp;19,750 students in large regional&nbsp;centres and small vibrant townships. We are committed to working in partnership with schools, students and families, providing innovation and excellence in education; inspired by the Catholic story. We feature large regional centres of Bendigo, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Shepparton and Echuca, as well as many smaller vibrant communities where making people feel welcome is&nbsp;a speciality.</p><p><strong>Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety</strong></p><p>CES Ltd embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children.</p><p><i><strong>Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and a document addressing the key selection criteria within the Position Description.</strong></i></p><p><i><strong>Applications close on 27 September 2024, 5pm.</strong></i></p><p>If you are interested in learning more about Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd or registering for future opportunities please visit our website <a href="https://careers.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/jobs/search">here.</a>&nbsp;For application assistance, please review our application guide <a href="https://www.ceosand.catholic.edu.au/downloads/key-documents/1213-ces-ltd-applicant-guide-120624 ">here</a>.</p><p><br><br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;<a href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/1162/ton/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/492538/senior-lead-culture-and-safeguarding">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>
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