At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan - MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. Job Description YOUR ROLE Reporting to the Manager, Complex Cases – Child Safety, you will lead the development and implementation of processes and practices for managing student sexualised behaviours and related incidents. You’ll coordinate risk assessments, triage, training, and compliance reporting, working in partnership with school leaders, internal MACS teams, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring expertise in managing complex child safety matters and have the capacity to influence, support, and guide schools through high-risk incidents with compassion and professionalism. WHAT YOU WILL DO Design and implement a case management process for responding to student sexualised behaviours. Triage and assess incidents using a structured risk matrix. Lead incident coordination and ensure compliance with legislation and reporting requirements. Provide expert guidance to MACS schools and staff, promoting child safety standards and trauma-informed practice. Coordinate referrals to specialist services and regulatory bodies. Monitor and review cases, identify trends, and support continuous improvement through training and policy development. Deliver targeted professional learning to build capacity in responding to sexualised behaviours. Support other complex cases across the Child Safety team and contribute to broader safeguarding initiatives. ABOUT YOU Relevant tertiary qualification in a child safety-related discipline. Extensive experience in managing high-risk child safety matters in schools or related settings. Strong understanding of sexualised behaviours in children and related risk management. Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria’s Child Safe Standards and mandatory reporting obligations. Proven ability to implement new frameworks, influence stakeholders, and build child safety capability. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive and complex issues. Experience designing and delivering professional learning in trauma-informed practice and protective behaviours. HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email recruitment@macs.vic.edu.au You will need to provide: 1. An up to-date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal Information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here
