Safeguarding Investigator

The Salvation Army Australia

. Lead investigations into safeguarding concerns and allegations involving TSA Personnel .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeBlackburn • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting thorough investigations into safeguarding concerns, particularly involving children and vulnerable individuals, while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting obligations and safeguarding frameworks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Degree In Social WorkCertificate IV In Government InvestigationsExperience In Conducting InvestigationsUnderstanding Of Abuse DynamicsNational Police Check

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Hard Skills

Conducting InvestigationsSafeguarding AuditsDocumenting Investigation ProcessesPost-Investigation Risk AssessmentsResearching EvidenceOrganising InterviewsManaging Reporting ObligationsDeveloping Investigator BriefsLiaising With Legal PersonnelUnderstanding Of Child Protection

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganisational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical ThinkingAttention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate IV In Government InvestigationsNationally Coordinated Criminal History CheckWWCC Check

Industry Keywords

Safeguarding FrameworkChild ProtectionVulnerable PeopleWorkplace InvestigationsInstitutional Abuse

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead investigations into safeguarding concerns and allegations involving TSA Personnel
Report on investigation findings, Safeguarding Audits, and compliance with the broader Safeguarding Framework
Conduct objective investigations into allegations of abuse toward children and young people by employees and volunteers
Research and review evidence from internal and external sources
Organise and conduct interviews with children and young people, witnesses, and alleged persons
Document investigation processes, evidence, actions, and outcomes
Manage internal and external reporting obligations, including reports to senior leaders, police reports, reportable conduct, and statutory child protection reports
Provide updates to senior leaders regarding investigation status
Oversee external investigations and gather relevant information by liaising with Officer Personnel, Legal, and/or Centre for Restoration teams
Develop investigator briefs for external investigators
Undertake post-investigation safeguarding risk assessments
Undertake safeguarding audits and report on audit outcomes and other key parts of TSA's Safeguarding Framework

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Social Work, Human Services, Social Sciences or similar qualification
Certificate IV in Government Investigations
Formal training and/or Qualifications in Investigations
Proven experience in conducting investigations involving children, young people and vulnerable people
Proven experience in conducting workplace investigations
Understanding of the dynamics associated with abuse and neglect of children, young people and vulnerable adults
Understanding of the dynamics and risks associated with sexual abuse in institutional contexts
A national police and WWCC check is required
Valid Drivers License
Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

Benefits

Comp & perks

NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
Flexible working conditions
Paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
Opportunity for career development
Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution
An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members