ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

IFYS Project Paradigm is seeking a Project Officer – Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for a full-time, fixed-term role. This position supports a national strategy focused on prevention, early intervention, and community capacity building to protect children and young people from exploitation.
Reporting to the Principal Advisor – CSE, you’ll contribute to research, consultation submissions, and the development of practice guidance, training, and resources for state-wide and national use. The role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and ideally, a background in social work or child protection frameworks.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services related discipline
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and implementing child protection related projects, practice and policy frameworks
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding practices and social work theory
• Project management skills and an ability to translate vision into action
• Experience contributing to the writing of government submissions, tenders and grants
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations and training to a variety of audiences in professional and public settings
• Ability to travel interstate occasionally as the role requires

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement frameworks and resources to support staff, volunteers, and carers in responding to child sexual abuse (CSA)
• Contribute to research and submissions for government consultations, funding tenders, and sector initiatives
• Support the design and delivery of a national training package and awareness campaigns on child sexual exploitation (CSE)
• Work closely with the Principal Advisor – CSE to provide specialist advice, contribute to case reviews, and shape policy and program materials
• Report on project activities and advocate across the sector to strengthen responses to CSE through collaboration, communities of practice, and continuous improvement

IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS ROLE, PLEASE CALL (07) 5438 3000 AND ASK TO SPEAK TO TAHLIA IN THE RECRUITMENT TEAM.

Role Type
On-site • Contract • Full-time • Mid-level
Pay Rate
97300 AUD – 101700 AUD (Annum)
Company Overview
At IFYS, our overarching goal is to foster an environment that nurtures the growth and development of all individuals who come into contact with us. We strive to ensure that those who engage with our services feel valued, supported, and inspired. Equally vital is our commitment to cultivate the same sense of well-being among our dedicated staff members