Are you passionate about safeguarding, compliance, and creating environments where children and vulnerable people are protected and supported? Uplyft are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Safeguarding Compliance Officer to help drive a culture of safety, accountability, and best practice across our organisation.
About Uplyft
Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs services that support children, young people and families at every stage of life.
Why join Uplyft?
At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.
We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.
Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.
- Permanent part-time position (30 hours a week)
- Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site
- Salary starting from $102,569.10 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
- Opportunity to salary package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
- Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues
About the Role
We are seeking a Safeguarding Compliance Officer to join our People, Safety, Safeguarding and Risk team! This role is responsible for overseeing and strengthening Uplyft’s safeguarding governance framework by ensuring we comply with legislative and regulatory requirements and promoting a
culture of safety and accountability across all operations.
Working closely with our Safeguarding Manager, this role will have the opportunity to contribute towards reviewing our policies and procedures, supporting audits and reporting and overseeing the intake, documentation and escalation of safeguarding concerns or incidents.
This role is an exciting opportunity to support across our business contributing towards meaningful work that supports the health, wellbeing and resilience of children, young people and families within
the community.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Demonstrated safeguarding knowledge particularly the National Principles of Child Safe Organisations and strategies to promote a Child Safeguarding Culture and Environment
- Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks, legislation and best practice
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Apply Now
Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description.
For any queries please contact Skye Upton, Talent Acquisition Partner on 08 9245 2441
To learn more about Uplyft visit: http://www.uplyft.org.au.
Uplyft reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.
Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young
people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening
process prior to appointment.
