Senior Gender-based Violence Caseworker

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

Annual Salary & Contract Details

Annual based salary from $147,124 - $155,386 (HEW Level 9) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Full-time, fixed term role ending March 31 2028 (parental leave cover) based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde. Supportive and collaborative team, based on‑site for at least 4 days per week.

About the Role

Macquarie University is seeking a highly skilled Senior Gender-based Violence Caseworker to lead trauma-informed responses and case management for disclosures and formal reports of gender-based violence. This is a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Receive, respond to, assess, and manage Disclosures and Formal Reports of Gender-based Violence from students, staff, and members of the public concerning a member of the University Community.
• Lead the delivery of trauma-informed case management, psychosocial care planning, and procedural support to ensure timely, effective, and coordinated responses.
• Conduct gender-based violence risk assessments and develop safety plans for students and staff.
• Lead preliminary investigations into formal reports, ensuring procedural fairness and confidentiality, and prepare detailed reports for decision‑makers.
• Work closely with internal teams (Student Wellbeing, HR, Student Integrity and Compliance, Campus Security, Legal) and external agencies (police, health, community services) to ensure coordinated responses.
• Maintain accurate case records, analyse trends, and prepare reports for the University Executive and external bodies.
• Identify gaps, recommend improvements, and participate in sector‑wide networks to align with emerging best practices.

About You

You’ll bring a strong ability to analyse complex issues and develop evidence-based solutions, paired with exceptional problem-solving skills. Building and maintaining effective partnerships—both within the university and with external agencies such as police, legal, health, and community services—will be central to your success. In this role, sound judgment and ethical decision-making are critical, particularly when navigating high-pressure, sensitive, or legally complex situations. Just as important are your interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage with empathy and sensitivity with individuals affected by trauma, while confidently influencing and advising senior stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring (Selection criteria)

• A postgraduate degree in social work or a health-related discipline, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of gender-based violence, including risk and protective factors, patterns and impacts, and the nature of coercive control.
• Awareness of how gender-based violence affects different communities and individuals.
• Ability to respond effectively to those impacted by or engaged in gender-based violence using trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.
• Deep understanding of the effects of trauma on behaviour, memory, and wellbeing.
• Competency in working with diverse cohorts, including First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Proven background in trauma-informed, gender-based violence case management.
• Conducting risk assessments and investigations (e.g., welfare, misconduct).
• Working with international students and other diverse or at-risk communities.
• Gender-based violence prevention and response frameworks, legislation, and support systems.
• Familiarity with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025 and its implications for universities.

*This role will require flexibility to respond to urgent disclosures outside standard hours.

Role specific enquiries: Jessica Luquin, Head of Student Wellbeing - [e-mail]

Applications Close

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

Applications Close: 15/11/2026 11:59 PM

Please note this role requires pre‑employment Working with Children Check and National Criminal History Check.

*This position is not available for visa sponsorship, and the successful applicant must have valid work rights in Australia.

We reserve the right to progress or decline applications at our discretion and may close this advertisement prior to the listed closing date.

Why join us?

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

Benefits

• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Flexible working options
• Training and professional development
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Discounted health insurance (Medibank)
• Onsite vacation care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised membership at the Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics
• Pre-Employment Checks

Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community.

Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University.

Additional Benefits & Employee Support

17% Superannuation Subsidised onsite parking options Flexible working options Training and professional development Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents Onsite vacation care during school holidays Discounted health insurance Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics