• Opportunity to play vital role in supporting students, staff, ex-students, ex-staff, and visitors affected by sexual misconduct and domestic violence
• Assist with the delivery of campus safety programsand the coordination of online and in person training and outreach
• 2 x full time, continuing position, offering a remuneration package of $113K p.a., including leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

The Student Wellbeing team is in a period of exciting transformation in order to align with the University’s strategic plan, developed to deliver an outstanding student experience. In light of this, we are seeking an experienced Student Liaison Officer who will be responsible for providing wellbeing guidance and linkages to students, staff, ex-students, ex-staff, and visitors affected by sexual misconduct and domestic violence to ensure the effective and timely provision of support. This will include a wide range of approaches and interventions including assessment, advice and information, health promotion and campus wide behavioural education programs.

The Student Liaison Officer is responsible for assessing students' needs in line with current legislation, stepped care and the promotion of student wellbeing and success. Liaison with university and external staff (e.g. health, mental health and other statutory or voluntary sector agencies) will also be required to ensure access to available support for students with complex wellbeing needs.

Under the direction of the Manager, Safer Communities, you will assist with the delivery of campus safety programs, modern slavery awareness modules, sexual assault and harassment policy development and implementation and the coordination of online and in person training and outreach. In collaboration with the Incident Manager and Critical Incident Liaison Officer, you will also assist in supporting students affected by critical incidents, as well assisting with provision of case management to individual students who require complex support.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Student Liaison Officer who demonstrates:

• A tertiary qualification in an applicable field such as counselling, psychology or social work
• Proven experience in the provision of guidance to University students/staff who have experienced a range of different situations, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, mental health, financial distress, and homelessness
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory obligations affecting students with mental health and wellbeing issues
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgement in resolving critical and serious matters
• Strong relationship management skills to be able to support a diversified stakeholder base

Other

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job’s listing on the University of Sydney careers website. If you have any additional questions, please contact Annabelle Hung on [email protected] using the subject line: Student Liaison Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs or 02 8627 9746.

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Click on Apply Now and search by the job requisition number 0081497 to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

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