Safe and Respectful Campuses Project Lead
- Student Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs or UniSC Moreton Bay, Petrie
- Level 7, $102,512 - $112,061 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Part-time 0.8 FTE (29 hours per week), fixed-term until December 2025
The Opportunity
As Project Lead Safe and Respectful Campuses, you’ll play a key role in fostering a safer, more inclusive university community. Working closely with the Coordinator Safer Communities, you’ll drive initiatives that prevent gender-based violence, promote equity and respectful relationships, and support meaningful, long-term cultural change. With an intersectional approach, you’ll lead projects that tackle the root causes of gendered violence and champion a whole-of-university commitment to safe and respectful campuses.
For more information on Student Services, please visit us online: Student Services
You will
- work alongside students to create impactful prevention programs that help stop gender-based and sexual violence across UniSC campuses;
- lead engaging workshops, training, and awareness campaigns that bring students together and foster a culture of safety, equity, and belonging; and
- keep programs on track by ensuring they align with legislation and policy, using data and insights to drive real, lasting change.
About you
Our ideal candidate is passionate about creating safer, more respectful communities and knows how to turn big ideas into real change. You’re a natural collaborator, working alongside students, staff, and community partners to design and deliver impactful programs that prevent gender-based and sexual violence. You’re great at bringing people together—whether it’s leading engaging workshops, developing resources that spark conversation, or empowering student networks to take action. With a strong understanding of inclusion, equity, and trauma-informed approaches, you’ll make sure every initiative is meaningful, evidence-based, and aligned with best practice. If you're ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
You will possess:
- A deep understanding of gender-based and sexual violence in higher education, with insight into best practice approaches in prevention.
- Proven experience leading prevention projects—planning, coordinating, and delivering impactful initiatives on time and with clear outcomes.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to craft clear reports, briefings, and messaging that resonate.
- A natural connector who builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively with diverse groups and key stakeholders.
- Experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating programs, workshops, training sessions, and awareness campaigns that drive meaningful change.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in higher education
- Previous experience working in GBV prevention.
UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.
Position description: 
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UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.
UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au
Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 13 April 2025
Your completed application must include:
- a resume, and responses to specific pre-determined selection criteria as outlined in the application form.
Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team
We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life
Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Andersen
Manager, Student Wellbeing
Telephone: 07 5456 3568
Email: sanderse@usc.edu.au
We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.
We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.
Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.
We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.
Our Culture & Benefits:
- Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
- Modern teaching & research facilities.
- Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
- We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
- Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
- EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.
