Senior Advisor, Safer Community Program

University Of Melbourne; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health & wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Discounted services

Melbourne Theatre Company discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The University of Melbourne is seeking a Senior Advisor for the Safer Community Program to lead complex risk assessments and case management for student safety and wellbeing. You will respond to reports of harm involving children and young people, provide expert consultation across the university on gender-based violence and behaviours of concern, and mentor junior staff.

This fixed-term full-time role offers a supportive team, 17% superannuation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrate substantial experience leading practice around gender-based violence and behaviours of concern.
• Knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks covering discrimination, health and safety, child safety and sexual misconduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead time critical risk assessments and responses to disclosures and reports of harm, including gender-based violence and behaviours of concern
• Respond to child safety reports, ensuring escalation and compliance with legislation, policy and best practice standards
• Provide expert advice, referrals and secondary consultation to academic, professional and residential stakeholders
• Support Safer Community Program practice, working with junior colleagues on case management, documentation and reporting
• Contribute to awareness and capacity building initiatives that promote Safer Community Program as the University’s central response service

Skills

Risk assessment

Trauma-informed practice

Student safety and wellbeing

Stakeholder engagement

Confidential reporting & documentation

Gender-based violence knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualifications in psychology or social work

Job description

Role type: Full time, Fixed term until July 2027 (parental leave cover)
Department** :**Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UoM8 $125,191 - $135,504p.a. plus 17% super

• Apply your expertise in risk assessment, trauma informed practice, student safety and wellbeing
• Make a leading contribution to the best practice standards of the Safer Community Program
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

You will lead complex risk assessments and case management for student safety and wellbeing matters, including responding to reports of harm involving children and young people.You will provide expert consultation across the University on gender-based violence, child safety and behaviours of concern.

What you will deliver:

• Lead time critical risk assessments and responses to disclosures and reports of harm, including gender-based violence and behaviours of concern
• Respond to child safety reports, ensuring escalation and compliance with legislation, policy and best practice standards
• Provide expert advice, referrals and secondary consultation to academic, professional and residential stakeholders
• Support Safer Community Program practice, working with junior colleagues on case management, documentation and reporting
• Contribute to awareness and capacity building initiatives that promote Safer Community Program as the University’s central response service

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work, or a closely related discipline
• Demonstrate substantial experience leading practice around gender-based violence, sexual misconduct and behaviour management in complex organisations
• Have knowledge of legislative and policy frameworks covering discrimination, health and safety, child safety and sexual misconduct
• Build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including police, emergency services and University leaders
• Produce high quality confidential reports and case documentation, while modelling professional standards and trauma informed practice

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• 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

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. The Safer Community Program is the University’s central service for addressing behaviours of concern and harm. The team specialises in gender-based violence response, child safety, and support for trans and gender diverse communities. You will join a collaborative, expert group committed to evidence-based practice and building a safer, inclusive campus.

Be Yourself

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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We’re committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

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]

Application essentials:

• 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

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Katie Meehan at [e-mail]
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Petra Newton at [e-mail]
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on [phone] or at [e-mail] (subject: ‘Recruitment Adjustments’).

Applications close: Monday 14th September at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-017459 Senior Advisor, Safer Community Program PD.pdf
JR-017459 Senior Advisor, Safer Community Program PD.docx