• Make a positive impact on the lives of the VU community
• Thrive and help others thrive in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drivers embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

The overall purpose of the Safer Community Lead is to promote the Safer Community message across the VU campuses; provide trauma-informed support, advice and expertise in the management of incidents of inappropriate, concerning or threatening behaviours and enhance University’s capability to prevent and respond to behaviours of concern.

There are two (X2) positions available offered on full-time, continuing basis at the HEP 8 Classification Level, Salary range $108,472.73 - $122,154.73 per annum, plus 17% Superannuation.

Some of the duties to be performed are:

• Receive and respond to disclosures and concerns of inappropriate, threatening, or concerning behaviour in a trauma-informed manner, ensuring that all interactions prioritise the emotional and psychological well-being of the individuals.
• Provide expertise in case management and conduct a thorough preliminary risk assessment, prioritising inquiries based on urgency, severity, and potential impact.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to evaluate and address immediate safety concerns, ensuring swift and appropriate action.
• Provide confidential support and guidance to individuals disclosing concerns, offering a range of options for action.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven high level expertise in case management and risk assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice in trauma informed response for matters including sexual harm, gender-based violence, online abuse, and discriminatory harassment
• Experience and understanding of the impact of intersectionality in relation to marginalised and minority groups
• Proven ability to exercise initiative, to solve complex problems and make recommendations. Sound judgement on when to seek advice.
• Proven high-level organisational skills, with a strong ability to set priorities, plan and organise unpredictable workloads to achieve specific objectives to meet tight deadlines

What We Offer:

VU strives to create a family friendly, diverse and inclusive workplace where all staff can succeed. VU offers a range of benefits and leave that aim to enhance and support your work and personal life.

For information on our employee benefits, please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff.

How To Apply:

For a copy of the Position description, please visit our Careers website.

In a SINGLE document, your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• Your resume.
• A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description.

Note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will NOT be considered and no applications will be accepted if submitted through email.

For Position Enquiries Only:

Please contact Heather Marsh, Director Student Equity, Safety and Wellbeing via email [email protected] using the subject line: Safer Community Leads x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership level. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.