Careers at UniSC

• Student Services, UniSC Moreton Bay Campus, Petrie or UniSC Caboolture Campus 
• Level 7, $99,285 - $108,534 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

As the central point of contact for triaging student behaviour referrals, you will play a key role in identifying, managing, and assessing risks associated with student behaviour. You will be responsible for determining response priorities, coordinating resources, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken. This will involve gathering relevant information, conducting thorough case assessments, and referring cases to the 'Behaviour Assessment and Management' (BAM) team. Additionally, you will be responsible for recording and implementing recommendations, ensuring a proactive approach to maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive university environment.

For more information on Student Services, please visit us online: Student Services

You will

• provide triage, conduct initial investigations, assess risk and compile statements, reports, and briefs in support of formal University action, ensuring procedural fairness and natural justice are applied to all persons involved;
• respond to student disclosures of gender-based violence, inappropriate, threatening or concerning behaviour and provide case management, including the development of risk assessments, communication plans, and safety planning for all parties;
• provide interventions to students engaging in behaviour of concern, including students from diverse communities, and students experiencing mental ill-health; and
• provide support, advice and guidance on options and assistance to navigate the university's structure and processes and external reporting pathways to students who have experienced harm, in particular supporting students who have experienced gendered violence. 

About you

Your experience in responding to individuals from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, combined with a deep understanding of intersectionality as it relates to marginalized and vulnerable groups, will be invaluable. You have demonstrated awareness of the issues surrounding gender-based violence in a tertiary setting, and have effectively delivered training on responding to disclosures of sexual harm, family, and domestic violence. You bring strong collaborative skills, while also excelling at self-managing tasks and workloads, setting priorities, and planning and organizing in the face of unpredictable demands.

You will possess:

• a relevant university degree and extensive relevant experience in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, social work, criminology, or a related discipline; and be eligible for registration with applicable professional bodies, e.g., Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professional (APATAP);
• demonstrated high level of skill and experience in providing trauma-informed responses to students;
• demonstrated high level of expertise in case management and risk assessment, including capacity to manage complex case needs while balancing time constraints; and
• experience in data collection, report writing and analysis and expertise in the maintenance of comprehensive case records.

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:  7218 Safer Communities Adviser L7

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through the Careers at UniSC website.

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday, 19 January 2025.

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

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
Coordinator, Safer Communities
Telephone: 07 5456 3568
Email: sanderse@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

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.