• Critical new position for the University
• Based in People Talent and Culture Unit at the 101 Currie Street, Adelaide
• Part-Time (0.5 FTE) continuing position
• Salary: $92,941 per annum pro rata (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Consultant: Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) will be a key member of the Employee Relations team, supporting us in delivering on our commitment to provide a virtually and physically safe environment in which to work and study. The Consultant: SASH will play a key role in coordinating the University’s response to complaints of sexual assault and sexual harassment involving staff members. You will act as the key contact for staff making disclosures or reports, providing information and advice as part of the University’s sexual assault and sexual harassment framework, and providing staff support and information during the progress of formal processes. Working closely with a range of stakeholders across the University, you will actively contribute to providing a safe, inclusive environment that is free from sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) at the University.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous, and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

We are committed to a respectful and inclusive culture in which all students and staff feel safe to reach their full potential.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the key contact and support for staff members making reports of sexual assault or sexual harassment
• Coordinate formal processes, communications, and case management and provide advice on support services.
• Develop materials and resources for staff communication and training initiatives including induction materials, mandatory training requirements and staff facing communications.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of systems and processes for preventing, identifying, and responding to SASH complaints.
• Contribute to the development of the University’s annual SASH Action Plan
• Provide advice to members of the University community on the SASH Policy and Procedures and how they apply to staff-related complaints of SASH.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminal Justice, or a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant experience and training in organisational wellbeing and support service functions
• Experience and understanding of survivor-centric, trauma informed approaches to sexual assault and sexual harassment complaints and supports
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures, develop strategies, adopt a continuous improvement framework and prepare reports using data from a variety of information sources in order to advise senior management

Benefits

Stepping into a pivotal new position working with a committed team is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Professional and Personal development
• Corporate health insurance
• A variety of leave arrangements
• Employee assistance and development programs

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address in your application.

Please address your cover letter to Andrew Sarunic, Manager: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Consultant - Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check (NPC) being obtained and maintained. It is also an inherent requirement of this position that the successful candidate hold a current Vulnerable-person related employment screening assessment determining them fit to work with vulnerable people.