GBV Code Implementation Lead

University of the Sunshine Coast; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Salary packing options

EAP & fitness program

Job summary

University of the Sunshine Coast is seeking an experienced leader to head the implementation program for Gender-based Violence prevention and response obligations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams from Student Services, People and Culture, Governance and Risk Management, IT, Legal and Marketing to deliver governance, assurance, and sustainable outcomes.

The role reports to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and requires navigating complex stakeholder groups, managing dependencies,

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications.
• Significant experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or programs within a large organisation.
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional initiatives and building productive stakeholder relationships.
• Experience establishing governance, compliance, reporting and assurance frameworks that support organisational and regulatory objectives.
• Strong capability in project planning, risk management, dependency management and delivery oversight.
• Experience working with data, reporting processes, systems implementation or process integration activities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports for senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organisational change and embedding sustainable business-as-usual practices.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence prevention and response, trauma-informed approaches, or related policy frameworks.
• Experience delivering initiatives within higher education, government or another complex regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the university’s implementation program, aligning people, systems and processes to deliver obligations under the National Higher Education Code.
• Establish governance, accountability, reporting and assurance arrangements across portfolios.
• Manage delivery plans, risks, dependencies and system readiness for multiple portfolios.
• Embed long-term capability and ownership, supporting transition of processes into business-as-usual operations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk management

Program leadership

Delivery & governance

Communication

Education

Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards

Equivalent combination of relevant experience

Job description

University of the Sunshine Coast – Sunshine Coast QLD

15h ago , from University of the Sunshine Coast

• Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 8, $118,986 - $134,756 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation

The Opportunity

At UniSC, we're committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive work and study environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we're implementing our obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. This role will lead the coordinated delivery of that work across multiple portfolios, functions and stakeholder groups.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), you'll operate with a high degree of autonomy while bringing together expertise from Student Services, People and Culture, Governance and Risk Management, Information Technology Services, Legal, Marketing and Communications, and academic areas. Your focus will be on coordinating implementation, managing risk and dependencies, continuing the establishment of governance and assurance arrangements, and supporting a structured transition of ongoing responsibilities into business-as-usual operations.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced program leader who enjoys navigating complexity, influencing across diverse stakeholder groups and delivering outcomes that create lasting organisational impact.

You will

• lead the university’s implementation program, bringing together people, systems and processes to deliver UniSC’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence;
• build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, establishing clear governance, accountability, reporting and assurance arrangements that support sustainable outcomes;
• drive delivery and manage complexity, overseeing implementation plans, risks, dependencies, evidence requirements and system readiness across multiple portfolios; and
• embed long-term capability and ownership, supporting organisational change and the successful transition of processes, systems and responsibilities into business-as-usual operations.

About you

You're an accomplished project or program professional who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to achieve shared outcomes. You can see the bigger picture while maintaining a strong focus on delivery, governance and accountability. You may have built your experience in higher education, government, health, community services, consulting or another large, regulated organisation. What matters most is your ability to coordinate complex work programs, engage stakeholders, navigate competing priorities and deliver sustainable outcomes. You'll bring excellent judgement, strong communication skills and a collaborative approach that enables you to influence without direct authority and build confidence across diverse stakeholder groups.

You will possess:

• Postgraduate qualifications, progress towards postgraduate qualifications, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Significant experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects or programs within a large organisation.
• Demonstrated success coordinating cross-functional initiatives and building productive stakeholder relationships.
• Experience establishing governance, compliance, reporting and assurance frameworks that support organisational and regulatory objectives.
• Strong capability in project planning, risk management, dependency management and delivery oversight.
• Experience working with data, reporting processes, systems implementation or process integration activities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, briefings and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organisational change and embedding sustainable business-as-usual practices.
• Knowledge of gender-based violence prevention and response, trauma-informed approaches, or related policy and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience delivering initiatives within higher education, government or another complex regulated environment.

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at *************@usc.edu.au or call [phone].

Discover UniSC

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of theScience in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE)initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.