Advisor, Safer Community

Overview:

• Full-time Continuing position
• Salary Level HEW 7 ($103603 - $112144) 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus and hybrid ways of working.

About You

You are a compassionate and resilient professional who is committed to supporting people impacted by sexual harm family violence or concerning behaviours. You bring experience in trauma-informed intake and short-term case management with the ability to assess risk develop safety plans and connect students and staff with the right supports both at RMIT and in the wider community.

You understand the importance of child safety and have experience working with under-18s including managing risk and meeting reporting obligations. Youre also confident engaging with students who may be exhibiting behaviours of concern working in partnership with colleagues and external services to find constructive solutions.

With strong interpersonal skills you can provide clear advice build trust and work collaboratively across the University. Above all you are dedicated to fostering a safe respectful and supportive environment where every member of the RMIT community feels heard and protected.

To be successful in this position youll have as a minimum:

• Demonstrated high level expertise in case management and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated awareness and understanding of prevailing issues that relate to sexual harm and gender-based violence particularly in a tertiary education setting.
• Experience and awareness of the issues relating to under 18 students and the appropriate risk management strategies.
• Experience and understanding of the impact of intersectionality in relation to marginalised and minority groups in promoting best practice in the response relating to all parties.
• Established expertise in the maintenance of comprehensive case records. Experience and knowledge of privacy legislation and due process.
• Highly developed writing skills and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to exercise initiative to solve complex problems and make recommendations. Sound judgement on when to seek advice.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of individuals and groups and to work across internal and external service boundaries.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio:

The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated enterprise wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.

The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Project & Business Performance (EPBP) University Communications (UC) Experience People Information and Technology Services (ITS) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Property Services Group (PSG) Procurement and Project Pi (Pi).

The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.

The People team leads the strategic people agenda of the University and provides high-quality human resources services to enhance the ability of Colleges Portfolios and Groups to deliver on the Universitys objective of preparing students for life and work.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the Apply link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dawn Tunnicliffe via email .

Position Description

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