Gender-Based Violence Safety & Trauma Advisor

UOM University of Melbourne; Parkville; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced superannuation (17%)

Flexible work arrangements

Career development programs

Parental leave & cultural leave

Health insurance discounts

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a trauma-informed specialist to provide support to students and staff affected by gender-based violence within the Safer Community Program. You will guide colleagues and influence safer practices across the University.

You will apply national codes and risk frameworks in a complex, values-driven setting while maintaining confidential records and delivering capacity-building workshops across campuses.

Qualifications

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work or equivalent.
• Demonstrate advanced trauma-informed practice with victim survivors and understanding of support models for perpetrators.
• Bring strong knowledge of gender-based violence risk assessment, safety planning and relevant police and court processes.
• Understand the National Higher Education Code and university reporting and complaint processes, or quickly learn this context.
• Excel at building constructive relationships with diverse stakeholders in large, complex organisations.
• Produce clear, sensitive written documentation, including detailed case notes and accurate information management records.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed responses to disclosures and reports of gender-based violence from students and staff.
• Connect impacted community members with specialist services and complaint processes within and external to the University.
• Assess risk, elevate urgent or complex matters, and contribute to coordinated safety planning across the University.
• Deliver capacity-building workshops and secondary consultations to strengthen colleagues’ confidence responding to gender-based violence.
• Maintain high-quality, confidential case records and support continuous improvement of Safer Community Program practices.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Risk assessment

Safety planning

Disclosures handling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

The University of Melbourne is seeking a trauma-informed specialist to provide support to students and staff affected by gender-based violence within the Safer Community Program. You will guide colleagues and influence safer practices across the University.

You will apply national codes and risk frameworks in a complex, values-driven setting while maintaining confidential records and delivering capacity-building workshops across campuses.