Senior Advisor: Gender-Based Violence

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

Position Number: JR-017963 Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services Salary: UOM 8 - AUD $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super

You will provide specialist, trauma-informed support to students and staff impacted by gender-based violence. You will guide colleagues and influence safer practices across the University’s Safer Community Program. You will deepen your expertise applying national codes and risk frameworks in a complex, values-driven setting.

What you will deliver:

• 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.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Social Work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

What we offer you!

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services

You will join Student and Scholarly Services within the Chief Operating Officer Portfolio, a collaborative team that supports students from first enquiry to graduation. The Safer Community Program leads University-wide responses to concerning, threatening and harmful behaviours, partnering closely with faculties and central divisions. You will work with committed professionals who value evidence-informed practice, prevention and early intervention, and who are focused on building a safer, more respectful environment for every member of the University community.

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [e-mail].

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.

If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

Applications close: Tuesday, 20th October 2026, at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

For questions related to our recruitment process email Tien Nguyen at [e-mail]

For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').