Senior Consultant

Join Australian Childhood Foundation as a Senior Consultant

• Full-time ongoing role
• Be part of a Not-for-profit and make an impact in children’s lives
• Competitive Salary, with access to Salary packaging

About the Organisation:

The Australian Childhood Foundation (The Foundation) stands as a leading national children’s charity committed to combating child abuse and mitigating its profound impact on children, families, and communities. Renowned for its dedication, the Foundation delivers specialised trauma counselling and therapeutic care programs tailored to children and young individuals affected by abuse. Additionally, the Foundation drives research initiatives, educational endeavours, and community-oriented programs, fostering organisational capacity building to address and reduce the trauma caused by abuse.

About the Program:

At the forefront of cultivating child-safe organisational cultures and practices, the Foundation extends invaluable learning opportunities, consultancy services, advisory support, and compliance guidance. Through an extensive range of offerings, including training, reviews, evaluations, and an accreditation/certification program, the Foundation empowers diverse organisations, communities, and families, enhancing their ability to safeguard the well-being of children and young people under their care.

With an emphasis on trauma-informed principles and relational strategies, the Foundation’s high-quality education and training programs equip professionals and organisations to recognise, respond to, and support individuals and families impacted by abuse and violence, fostering healing and resilience. Furthermore, as a Registered Training Organisation, the Foundation continues to expand its suite of accredited training, ensuring comprehensive and accessible resources for diverse audiences.

About the Role:

As a highly skilled leader, the Senior Consultant will work within the senior safeguarding team and play a key role in implementing the Service’s strategic plan that guides the service. This will include a focus on developing and supporting key stakeholder relationships across a range of sectors, sharing the stories and successes of our work to support others in protecting children and young people from abuse, developing knowledge, materials, and resources that support best practice in protecting children and young people from abuse and managing and delivering on client expectations that support and enable organisational compliance and cultural transformation to keep children and young people safe from abuse.

Due to the geographical scope of the Safeguarding Services, the Senior Consultant may be expected to travel within States/Territories, interstate, and/or internationally at times.

About You / Key Selection Criteria:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in the area of working with vulnerable people, including children and young people and the prevalence of abuse.
• Experience in program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice and advocacy as well as develop written policies and procedural frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and provision of training packages.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain effective relationships/partnerships with other agencies and key stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Sound interpersonal skills, including demonstrated capacity to negotiate sensitive and complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly and responsively in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to a learning culture and continuous improvement.
• Licenses and background checks: Ability to obtain a national police check and Working with Children’s Check, have a current Australian driver’s licence or equivalent.

Remuneration & Benefits

The salary is determined on the basis of the employee’s experience and qualifications. In joining a strong, values-based organisation, you will also have access to:

• Ability to work remotely, with access to our Abbotsford office.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a salary that reflects your experience and qualifications.
• Salary Packaging: Personalise how you receive your rewards to suit your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access a wide range of support services to enhance your well-being.
• Guided Individual and Group Supervision: Benefit from regular sessions providing clinical guidance and support.
• Collaborative Connections: Join forces with our Australian-wide ACF Therapeutic Services Teams, a network of professionals committed to making a difference.
• Access to an Extensive Resources Library: Dive into a wealth of knowledge and insights from leading experts in the field, continually enhancing your impact.

To apply:

To apply for this exciting opportunity please click Apply Now to access our candidate portal.

Please complete the application form and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

There is no set close date for applications however we encourage people to apply as early as possible as applications will close as soon as a suitable applicant is found.

For more information about the role or a copy of the position description please contact Bree Roberts, HR Coordinator, on [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs/

ACF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community. All are strongly encouraged to apply.