Campus Location: Canberra, Australia | Blacktown, Australia | North Sydney, Australia | Strathfield, Australia | Brisbane, Australia | Ballarat, Australia | Melbourne, Australia

Job No: APTAV129387#001

• Coordinate, elevate and drive ACU's response to the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Join our dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated team to raise awareness and respond to gender-based violence
• Help to create safer campuses for all those that study, work and visit ACU
• Full time, fixed-term (2 years) role based at one of our National campuses, with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

Operating within the Student Experience Directorate, the Senior Project Coordinator will be responsible for negotiating and coordinating a whole of organisation response to the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (The National Code). The role will also require providing support and expertise to other key university initiatives.

The Senior Project Coordinator will actively collaborate with key stakeholders, including the Safeguarding and Student Safety and People and Capability teams, to implement the ACU National Code Action Plan. This plan outlines the university's response to gender based violence and the National Code for both students and staff. The Senior Project Coordinator role also includes the implementation, review and reporting of university-wide Action Plans that addresses gender-based violence in a higher education setting.

The Senior Project Coordinator role is responsible for implementing actions and projects which align with the university's strategic goals as well as ACU's Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Framework and ACU's Gender Equality Action plan. These actions will support the university's compliance with the National Code, which is both staff and student centered, as well as supporting the university's legislative requirements and ongoing registration with Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Renae Strand, National Manager, Safeguarding and Student Safety - Student Experience Directorate at: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Coordinator - National Code - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $134,349 - $150,203 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $113,527 - $126,924 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description attached and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click Apply Now and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume (maximum 5 pages).
• Responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Project Coordinator - National Code - Multiple Locations enquiry via EthicalJobs to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

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