Safeguarding Prevention and Response Lead

Safeguarding Prevention and Response Lead, Australian Volunteers Program 

• Fixed term contract until 30 June 2027 
• Full-time role based in AVI Head Office in Fitzroy. Home based work within Australia will be considered for the right candidate
• Flexible Working Arrangements 
• Total Remuneration Package between $113,501 to $129,716 commensurate to experience

An exciting opportunity to join the Australian Volunteers Program as the Safeguarding Prevention and Response Lead! If you have safeguarding expertise, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach, join us in a role that delivers meaningful impact across a global program.

Company overview 

AVI supports the implementation of the Australian Volunteers Program on behalf of the Australian Government. The Australian Volunteers Program enables skilled Australian volunteers to support partner organisations in 26 countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa to progress their development objectives.

Role overview  

The Safeguarding Prevention and Response Lead plays a critical role in fostering a safe and respectful environment across the Australian Volunteers Program. Acting as the primary point of contact for safeguarding matters, including child protection and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), this role provides trusted advice, guidance, and support to colleagues and stakeholders across program countries. This role will lead incident prevention, response and management including DFAT reporting obligations. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven team, collaborate with colleagues around the world, and contribute to a program that creates meaningful impact on a global scale. 

Position Requirements 

• Demonstrated ability to respond to a variety of complex issues in a consistent and effective manner using sound problem solving capability
• A sound understanding of safeguarding principles and incident management frameworks Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and trauma informed practice.
• Proficiency in incident management processes within an aid funded program (preferably a DFAT funded program), Disability, Aged Care, Children Protection Services, education or health sectors
• High level verbal and written communication skills together with well-developed administration and organisational skills
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge on issues related to the protection and care of children and vulnerable adults in both Australian and international contexts, in workplace and service delivery setting
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunity, Workplace Health & Safety, Child Protection, Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and Privacy Principles
• Relevant tertiary qualification, specialist training in government investigations or safeguarding investigations and/or equivalent demonstrated work experience
• Experience working within not for profit or mission driven organisations.

In return, you will: 

• Join a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a rich history and a team of passionate individuals 
• Have the best of both worlds with time in the office and flexible work arrangements for remote work
• Be offered a competitive remuneration package. In addition, you may access generous salary packaging of up to $15,900/year and $2,650 for meal/entertainment expenses. 

Application Procedure: 

• For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please review the Position Description attached and submit a cover letter and a current resume.
• Application Closing date: Monday, 14 September 2026.
• Any questions regarding this role? Please email our P&C team at careers@avi.org.au

AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work.  We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment. 

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI. It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request.

Australian Volunteers Program is funded by the Australian Government and managed in consortia by AVI, DT Global and Alinea International.