Senior GBV Caseworker & Trauma‑Informed Lead

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking

Flexible working options

Training and professional development

Onsite childcare facilities

Discounted health insurance

Onsite vacation care

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Job summary

Macquarie University is seeking a Senior Gender‑Based Violence Caseworker to lead trauma‑informed responses and manage disclosures and formal reports. The role guides psychosocial care, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely, coordinated responses.

You will build partnerships, navigate sensitive situations ethically, and support safety for students and staff, with on‑site work at North Ryde and a parental leave cover arrangement

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in social work or health-related field or equivalent extensive experience.
• Experience with trauma-informed approaches in student or staff support environments.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.

Responsibilities

• Receive, respond to and manage disclosures and formal reports of gender-based violence.
• Lead trauma-informed case management and psychosocial care planning.
• Conduct gender-based violence risk assessments and safety planning.
• Lead investigations into formal reports with confidentiality and fairness.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies for coordinated responses.
• Maintain case records and analyze trends for reporting.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Case management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

Postgraduate degree in social work or health-related field

Job description

Macquarie University is seeking a Senior Gender‑Based Violence Caseworker to lead trauma‑informed responses and manage disclosures and formal reports. The role guides psychosocial care, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates with internal teams and external agencies to ensure timely, coordinated responses.

You will build partnerships, navigate sensitive situations ethically, and support safety for students and staff, with on‑site work at North Ryde and a parental leave cover arrangement