Senior Advisor

Add expected salary to your profile for insights At Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS) we envision every student to be inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. MACS is the largest Catholic school system in Australia. We own, govern and operate approximately 300 Catholic schools, employ over 17,000 staff and serve more than 118,000 students and their families in the Archdiocese of Melbourne. It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our recently launched strategic plan: MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World . It is an exciting time to join MACS, where we are transforming to bring to life our strategic plan – MACS 2030: Forming Lives to Enrich the World that will help all MACS staff come together to make the most of what a Catholic education has to offer so that we have the greatest and most distinctive impact in our classrooms, staffrooms and schools communities. More details on the MACS strategy can be found here . WHY WORK FOR US? Professional development opportunities with a defined personalised annual budget Access to flexible working arrangements, which include working from home arrangements You will work in a tight-knit, supportive team to ensure you succeed in your role Employee Assistant Program (EAP) supported by Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace, providing a safe and caring environment to our staff and students The MACS Code of Conduct (the Code) embodies our collective commitment to fostering a positive and supportive work environment that prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone, inspired by our Catholic faith. We ask that all staff read and understand the Code and model the behaviours that are expected of us. YOUR ROLE As the Senior Advisor, Reportable Conduct, you will play a key role in supporting MACS schools and leadership teams to respond to and manage reportable conduct matters. Sitting within the Reportable Conduct Team (RCT), this role focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people through ethical, child-centred practice. You’ll oversee case management from intake through to resolution, ensuring all investigations meet policy and legislative standards while maintaining procedural fairness and confidentiality. This role requires resilience, strong judgment, and an ability to navigate sensitive and complex content while fostering a culture of safeguarding and accountability. WHAT YOU WILL DO Manage reportable conduct matters from intake to resolution, ensuring compliance with Ministerial Order 1359 and CCYP guidelines. Provide expert advice on case handling, investigations, due process, and evidentiary assessment. Support and monitor investigations, working closely with legal, HR, and school-based staff. Liaise with families, schools, investigators, and regulatory bodies to ensure child-centred, fair, and timely case progression. Convene case briefings and ensure appropriate documentation and communication is maintained throughout. Prepare and review documentation and finalise investigation reports in alignment with legislative requirements. Contribute to safeguarding initiatives, training, and internal capability development. Participate in regular clinical supervision (provided within work hours) to maintain wellbeing and professional standards. ABOUT YOU Deep understanding of the Reportable Conduct Scheme, Child Safe Standards, and relevant legislation. Experience managing complex investigations, including knowledge of due process, evidence assessment, and procedural fairness. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters and build trust across diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated capacity to make sound judgments in high‑pressure situations and manage multiple priorities with integrity. Commitment to safeguarding, continuous improvement, and child‑centred practice. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities and vulnerable groups. Tertiary qualifications in law, education, investigations, or regulatory services are desirable. HOW TO APPLY Please refer to the position description for further details about the role and the Key Selection Criteria. Click APPLY to submit your application. If you have any queries about this role, they can be directed to our Talent Acquisition team by email (emailprotected) You will need to provide: 1. An up to‑date Resume and 2. A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria, limited to two pages Note: MACS is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care. The successful candidate must hold or acquire and maintain a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) and/or Working with Children Check and must be willing to obtain and maintain a National Criminal History Check. Candidates must hold full Australian Working Rights and provide evidence of this. Privacy Collection Notice – Job Applicants MACS collects your Personal Information to assess your application and suitability for employment. By submitting your Personal information, you consent to the use and disclosure of your Personal information for the purpose of being considered for employment at MACS. Applicants can withdraw their applications at any time during the recruitment process For further details, please see the full Privacy Collection Notice here APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4.00pm Friday, 12 December 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr