Respect Officer
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Posted on:
18 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About The Team
The Student Wellbeing and Partnership Programs Team delivers programs and initiatives that promote student wellbeing and agency at the University. Our team is responsible for The Den and Students as Change Agents programs and we build a sense of belonging through connection networking and social enablers to enhance mental health outcomes student retention and success.
Your New Role!
As a Respect Officer you will enhance the student experience through planning and delivery of student consultation and co-design activities events and initiatives using collaboration and co-design principles to create a positive and inclusive educational environment.
Key tasks:
Promote authentic student partnerships and opportunities for engaging with the student voice to positively influence the student experience.
Advance preliminary work to co-design Students Voice Guidelines for the University
Develop and implement a Student-Staff Partnership pilot program (modelled on the Change Agent program)
Coordinate annual recruitment of existing student partnership initiatives in the team and support their supervision (e.g. Student Wellbeing Ambassadors and student placements)
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This 12month fixedterm role (with the possibility of extension) is parttime at 30 hours per week and attracts a remuneration of $91K $98K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
Enjoy a 2% salary increase under the Enterprise Agreement effective July 2026
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
Tertiary qualification with two years relevant experience or equivalent.
Demonstrated understanding and experience of supporting wellbeing and inclusion of people from diverse and/or marginalised communities.
Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate effective activities or initiatives that involve co-design with key stakeholders within allocated resources
Your organisational skills are solid in a creative dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Your written and verbal communication skills are fantastic and youre capable in large group settings.
Youre committed and passionate about wellbeing and co-design practices and have an understanding of the importance of recognising intersectionality diversity and inclusion.
If your qualifications or experience look different from what weve described above but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need we encourage you to still apply. We are looking for diversity in experience thought and approach.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Kelly Parsons Manager Student Wellbeing and Partnerships Programs and quote JR104792 as the reference.
Applications Close on 8 February 2026 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
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About Company
Murdoch was the second university established in Perth, Western Australia and has achieved a five-star rating for overall satisfaction, inclusiveness and employability by the QS Stars Assessment 2024, placing it among some of the leading universities in the world.
