Safer Communities Officer

Support the Student Equity and Safer Communities team to prevent and respond to discrimination and gender-based violence.

• Student Services and Registrar – Mt Helen Campus
• Part-time (0.8), continuing appointment
• HEW 6 - $95,177 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 06/09/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As the Safer Communities Officer, you will provide person-centred case management and support through risk assessment, safety planning, case management and referrals; and contribute to equity and prevention programs across the university.

You will:

• contribute to the implementation of the University’s Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Plan;

• maintain effective case management techniques including timely, concise case notes, data collection and safe storage of information;

• facilitate consultation with diverse student cohorts to ensure effectiveness of equity initiatives in the prevention and response of discrimination and gender-based violence;

• consult and engage with diverse student cohorts to ensure effectiveness of equity initiatives in the prevention and response of discrimination and gender-based violence; and

• contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, web documents and training materials in alignment with role.

About you

Reporting to the Coordinator, Safer Communities you will have demonstrated experience and expertise providing trauma-informed and person-centred case management.  You will also have demonstrated success working in an equity related field providing client services. Experience in the areas of discrimination and gender-based violence will be highly regarded.

You will possess:

• excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create high-quality case notes, reports and presentations; 

• applied understanding of equity and inclusion principles, intersectionality and cultural safety and a commitment to ongoing learning and development;

• demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgement and manage competing priorities while responding to complex and sensitive situations;

• demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and

• qualifications that meet the mandatory minimum qualifications (MMQ) requirements for specialist family violence response roles in Victoria (or working towards these).

All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 6 September 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to key selection criteria.

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