Safer Communities Lead: Trauma-Informed Support

University of Sydney; Darlington; On-site; AUD 152,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney on Darlington Campus is seeking a Safer Communities Team Lead to direct a specialist team supporting students and staff impacted by gender-based violence, sexual harm, and other trauma. You will provide leadership, trauma-informed case management, and coordinate disclosures within Student Wellbeing.

This full-time, fixed-term role includes driving risk assessments, reporting, and on-call duties, with a base salary of AU$152,045–AU$160,430 plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people affected by sexual assault and gender-based violence.
• Experience leading staff within wellbeing or health services.
• Experience managing high-risk cases and escalation management.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safer Communities Case Officer team with coaching and clinical guidance.
• Plan triage, risk assessment, and resource allocation for trauma-informed support.
• Coordinate disclosures and ensure reporting under policy and codes.
• Provide data interpretation and reporting to executive and committees.
• Participate in on-call roster, including weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Trauma-informed practice

Communication

Resilience

Education

Tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling

Job description

The University of Sydney on Darlington Campus is seeking a Safer Communities Team Lead to direct a specialist team supporting students and staff impacted by gender-based violence, sexual harm, and other trauma. You will provide leadership, trauma-informed case management, and coordinate disclosures within Student Wellbeing.

This full-time, fixed-term role includes driving risk assessments, reporting, and on-call duties, with a base salary of AU$152,045–AU$160,430 plus 17% superannuation.