Senior Consultant Investigations and Safeguarding Hybrid

Be a trusted expert, helping create safer environments and stronger outcomes for children, young people and people with disability.

For over 240 years combined, Berry Street and Yooralla have been at the forefront of supporting Australians with a disability and those experiencing poverty, violence and abuse. Now, as one unified organisation, we bring together unparalleled expertise and a shared commitment to empowering individuals and families to thrive, while upholding and championing their human rights. We believe in a future where everyone has the opportunity to live the fulfilling life they choose for themselves, free from the impacts of trauma, violence, and abuse, achieved safely and with dignity.

The Opportunity

• Collins Street office on Wurundjeri Country
• Hybrid base with regional travel
• Full Time, Permanent role
• Competitive Salary + Super & Salary Packaging benefits

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Consultant, Investigations and Safeguarding to lead complex investigations, provide expert safeguarding and compliance advice, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Child Safety Risk and Compliance, you will play a critical role in strengthening organisational accountability, service quality, and safeguarding practices through expert investigation, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement.

What you will be doing:

• Leading complex investigations and reviews involving incidents, complaints, allegations and safeguarding concerns.
• Providing specialist advice on safeguarding, mandatory reporting, risk and regulatory compliance.
• Identifying trends and systemic issues to strengthen organisational learning and continuous improvement.
• Partnering with leaders, regulators and stakeholders to drive best-practice safeguarding outcomes.
• Building capability across the organisation through expert coaching, guidance and support.

*You will be required to travel regularly across various Berry Street Yooralla sites in Victoria.

About You

You are an experienced investigations, safeguarding, risk or compliance professional with strong judgement, a solutions-focused approach and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters. You bring expertise in regulated environments and are committed to driving safe, accountable and high-quality outcomes.

You will bring:

• Experience leading complex investigations, reviews or assessments.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, incident management and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and decision-making skills.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, integrity and best practice.

Why Join Us?

• Make a genuine impact on the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children, young people, families and people with disability.
• Work in a values-driven organisation committed to safeguarding and quality outcomes.
• 10 weeks paid parental leave + other generous leave conditions!
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, with access for staff's immediate family

How to Apply

• Applications will need to include an current resume and cover letter reflecting your suitability.
• This role will close by 11pm, Wednesday 2 September 2026.
• We will be reviewing applications as received, this role may close early based on application numbers or until we have found the right candidate.

For further role queries, please contact: Clare Fulton, Senior Manager, Child Safety, Risk and Compliance cfulton@berrystreet.org.au

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies.

We encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability. You'll receive adjustments and support throughout the whole process — from the application stage to starting in the workplace. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed on the ad or alternatively email recruitment@berrystreet.org.au or call 9421 9384.

Berry Street Yooralla is committed to being a child safe, child friendly and child empowering organisation. In everything we do we seek to protect children. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children; children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds; children with a disability; children who identify as LGBTIQA+. We aim to ensure every individual is treated with dignity and respect regardless of their cultural background, ability, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality or religion.

Please Note; the successful applicant will be subject to comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a NDIS Screening Check, Working with Children Check and National and International Police check (if required) and NDIS training.