Safer Communities Adviser
- Student Services, UniSC Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay Campus
- Level 7, $102,512 - $112,061 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment until August 2026
The Opportunity
Working closely with the Coordinator, Safer Communities, the Safer Communities Adviser is the central point of enquiry for student behaviours of concern. The role provides initial responses to student disclosures and referrals, and guidance to staff who are supporting students or responding to behaviours of concern. The Adviser is responsible for identifying, assessing and managing risk, and coordinating timely and appropriate support, ensuring student receive the right support at the right time. Key responsibilities include gathering relevant information, conducting risk assessments, implementing risk management strategies including safety and support measures, referring matters to the Behaviour Assessment and Management (BAM) team where required, and documenting and actioning recommendations.
The position works closely with academic and professional staff, as well as relevant external stakeholders, to ensure effective information sharing, best practice responses and coordinated case management. This work contributes to maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive environment for UniSC students and the broader community.
The Safer Communities Advisor responds to students presenting with behaviours of concern and support students who may have observed or experienced behaviours that could cause fear, offence or trauma, this includes domestic and family violence, gender-based violence, sexual violence, bullying, harassment, discrimination, vexatious or persistent/unreasonable complaining, and stalking.
You will
- provide compassionate, trauma-informed responses to reports of gender-based violence, domestic and family violence, sexual harm and concerning behaviour, meeting our obligations with care and integrity; and
- apply best-practice threat assessment and management to respond effectively to behavioural risks that may cause fear, offence or harm.
About you
Our ideal candidate is approachable, fair, and trusted to handle sensitive situations with care. You’re confident in assessing risk, supporting students who have experienced harm, and guiding those whose behaviour raises concern, always applying sound judgement and empathy. You bring cultural awareness, emotional intelligence, and a steady presence, helping students navigate complex situations and feel supported. Beyond individual cases, you’re motivated to strengthen our broader community, sharing your knowledge through staff training, collaborating across teams, and contributing to initiatives that make our campuses safer, more inclusive, and welcoming for everyone.
You will possess:
- A relevant university degree and extensive experience in clinical or forensic psychology, social work, criminology, or a related field, with eligibility for professional registration where required.
- Proven ability to provide trauma-informed support to students with care, sensitivity, and professionalism.
- Strong expertise in case management and risk assessment, including managing complex cases while balancing competing priorities.
- Experience working with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, with an understanding of intersectionality and the needs of marginalised or vulnerable cohorts.
- Awareness of issues relating to gender-based violence in tertiary settings, and experience delivering training to respond to disclosures of sexual harm and family or domestic violence.
- Highly developed written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in data collection, report writing, analysis, and maintaining comprehensive, accurate case records.
- Ability to navigate complex organisational policies and procedures while operating effectively within organisational structures.
- Capacity to work collaboratively, self-manage workload, set priorities, and organise unpredictable tasks efficiently.
- Well-developed self-care practices, including maintaining professional boundaries and seeking guidance when needed.
- Previous experience in higher education is desirable.
Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.
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 22 March 2026
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:
Danielle Leal
Coordinator, Safer Communities
Telephone: 07 5456 5019
Email: dleal@usc.edu.au
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- Salary packing options + 17% Super.
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