Executive Director Integrity & Safeguarding
Reporting to the Archbishop of Adelaide and as a Member of the Executive of the Curia, this role provides exemplary leadership to strategise, develop and provide support over the Diocese in relation to Child Protection, Screening and Verification and Professional Standards.
In making this appointment, the Archdiocese is seeking an exceptional leader who will support the Archdiocese in fulfilling its Vision and Mission.
The role is responsible for:
- Providing leadership oversight, guidance and direction to the Child Protection Unit (CPU), the Screening and Verification Authority Office (SAVA) and the Professional Standards Office (PSO).
- Developing strategy for the Integrity and Safeguarding areas in line with the Archdiocesan strategic plan.
- Optimising resources and systems to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
- Providing advice to the Archbishop and Executive of the Curia on matters relating to Integrity and Safeguarding.
The successful candidate will support the Catholic ethos and have a career history that demonstrates leadership managing a complex portfolio. To be successful in the role, you will have ability in leading, motivating and developing capacity and capability through the creation of a high performing, responsible and accountable culture. Your leadership style will be inclusive and collaborative, characterised by good judgement and integrity.
Excellent judgement and high level written and verbal communication skills as well as proven strengths in collaboration, strategic thinking, problem solving and report writing are a requirement of the role. A tertiary qualification in law, governance, human services or a relevant discipline is essential and post graduate studies desirable. Exemplary professional integrity and excellent interpersonal skills will enable the successful candidate to develop constructive cross functional relationships and deliver results as a key member of the executive team.
Please forward your letter of application and CV to cdcIntegrity@vuca.com.au by COB Monday 31 July 2023.
Manager, Clergy Care & Wellbeing (0.6)
Reporting to the Vicar General, the newly created role of Manager, Clergy Care and Wellbeing is responsible for providing development, care and support to current and retired Clergy in order to ensure their wellbeing, safety and care.
The Manager Clergy Care and Wellbeing is responsible for:
- Providing leadership, support and clarity to the Clergy Care Nurses
- In consultation with the Vicar General and other key stakeholders, developing strategy and operational imperatives that provide wellbeing, care, support, and development of clergy and retired clergy.
The successful candidate will have operational leadership experience in establishing a risk management approach and framework, policies, procedures and systems and developing reports and reporting mechanisms, as required. The role includes financial monitoring and reporting against budget. The role includes identifying and developing strategies and opportunities for clergy development and working closely across the Diocese to ensure these services are well coordinated, efficient and timely.
To be successful in the role you will have or will develop an understanding of issues and challenges pertaining to cultural, wellbeing, care and practical living arrangements of clergy and retired clergy and work collaboratively to support clergy wellbeing. You are a solution focused empathetic leader coordinating and providing care and support to the clergy care nursing team and providing them with greater clarity.
Relevant tertiary education, or extensive relevant experience in health or social sciences is required in this role with the proven ability to apply an ethical framework of integrity, respect and accountability into situations/issues and decision making. High level written and verbal communication skills as well as proven strengths in collaboration, strategic thinking, problem solving and report writing.
Please forward your letter of application and CV to cdcclergycare@vuca.com.au by COB Monday 31 July 2023.
For full details of the Position Descriptions and Candidate Briefing Documents visit www.vuca.com.au/cdc-2. For further enquiries, contact VUCA Senior Associate, Ms Patricia Williams on 0438 388 530 for a confidential discussion during business hours.