QIP is building a national network of safeguarding professionals to conduct independent assessments against the QIP Safeguarding Standards for Children and Adults at Risk (QIP Safeguarding Standards) – Australia’s first internationally accredited safeguarding framework.
If you have experience working with children, young people or adults at risk, this role offers an opportunity to apply your professional expertise to strengthen safeguarding systems and improve safety across organisations and communities.
Ready to get started?
What does a QIP Safeguarding Assessor do?
QIP Safeguarding Assessors evaluate how organisations implement safeguarding systems and practices to protect children and adults at risk.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assessing organisations against the QIP Safeguarding Standards.
- Reviewing safeguarding governance, risk management and organisational practices.
- Preparing structured assessment reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Recognising areas of good practice and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Why join QIP
Flexible work arrangements
Accept assessment engagements based on your availability.
Comprehensive training provided
No prior assessor experience is required. QIP provides full training and ongoing support.
Professional network
Join a national network of experienced safeguarding professionals.
Make a meaningful impact
Contribute to strengthening safeguarding systems across organisations that support vulnerable people.
Competitive remuneration
Attractive hourly rates, with payment for travel time where applicable (indicative rate is $60/hour).
Who should apply?
We welcome expressions of interest from professionals who work (or have previously worked) with children, young people and/or adults at risk.
This includes, but is not limited to, professionals from the following sectors:
Services for children and young people
- Early childhood education or care (day care centres, pre-school or kindergarten)
- Primary or secondary schools
- Outside school hours care (OSHC)
- Club or community sport and recreation
- Out of home or residential care
- Faith-based youth and children’s programs
- Disability services
Services for adults at risk
- Aged care (residential or in-home care)
- Disability services
- Correctional, detention or reintegration services
- Alcohol and other drug services
- Mental health services
- Family and community services
- Faith-based organisations
Ideal experience
Successful applicants will typically have experience in areas such as:
- Safeguarding frameworks or child safe standards
- Compliance, governance, or auditing
- Risk management
- Quality or organisational improvement
Minimum requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in social work, community services, law, psychology, or a related field.
- Three to five years’ experience in the human services sector with children, young people or adults at risk in Australia.
- Valid Working with Children and Working with Vulnerable People checks.
- Current National Police Check (issued within the last three years).
- Legal right to work in Australia.
Note: no prior assessor experience required. Comprehensive training is provided.
Frequently asked questions
No. QIP provides comprehensive training and ongoing support. We’re seeking experienced professionals from the human services sector with a strong understanding of safeguarding practice.
Submit an expression of interest
Interested in becoming a QIP Safeguarding Assessor?
Submit your expression of interest below to begin the application process.
Our Workforce Team will review your submission and contact suitable candidates with further information about training and onboarding.
Please complete the form below and upload:
- A short cover letter – explaining how your qualifications and experience align with the eligibility criteria. Please include the roles you have held, the organisations you have worked for, and the dates or years of service for each position.
- Your CV – outlining your experience against the eligibility criteria.
Join us as an QIP Safeguarding Assessor
Want to become part of QIP's Safeguarding Assessor workforce?
Submit your details through the form below and our Workforce Management Team will be in touch!
Have questions?
As a Safeguarding Assessor with QIP, you’ll play a vital role in:
- Promoting safer, more inclusive and accountable service environments.
- Strengthening safeguarding systems that protect children, young people and adults at risk.
- Supporting organisations to meet the QIP Safeguarding Standards and embed best practice.
You‘ll also join a national network of safeguarding professionals contributing to stronger safeguarding systems across Australia.
We encourage eligible professionals to submit their expression of interest via the online form.
If you have any questions or would like further information before applying, our Workforce Management Team is here to help. Simply email workforcemanagement@qip.com.au or call 07 3876 6370.