Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist

Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist

Job No.:686630

Location:Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $120138 - $132610 pa HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

At Monash we believe every student and staff member deserves a secure and supportive environment. As an Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist youll play a pivotal role in protecting our community by managing and investigating concerning or threatening behaviour with professionalism empathy and precision.

What youll do:

• Lead thorough investigations using evidence-based practices and procedural fairness.
• Apply best-practice risk assessment strategies to identify and mitigate threats early.
• Collaborate with experts across legal security counselling and residential services to develop tailored solutions.
• Provide compassionate support and guidance to staff and students during challenging situations.
• Drive awareness and resilience through presentations and resource development.

Why this role matters: Your expertise will help to safeguard the wellbeing of thousands ensuring Monash remains a place where learning and innovation thrive without fear. Every decision you make will be grounded in fairness legality and care for our diverse community.

What were looking for:

• A degree in counselling social work or a related behavioural field or significant equivalent experience.
• Strong investigative skills and knowledge of risk management principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to manage sensitive high-stakes situations.
• A collaborative mindset to work across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Be part of something bigger. Join a team that values integrity creativity and proactive problem-solving. Together well make Monash safer for everyone.

About Monash University

At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your current resume along with a cover letter in which you outline how you meet the Key Selection Criteria in the position description. For further instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.

Enquiries:Dr. Elli Darwinkel Director Safety and Support Services Safer Community Unit and CARE Service

Position Description:Investigation and Risk Assessment Specialist

Applications Close:Wednesday 19th November 2025 11:55pm AEDT

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