"Senior Coordinator, Critical Incident Prevention & Planning"

Senior Coordinator, Critical Incident Prevention & Planning

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Work type: Full-time

Location: Melbourne - Burwood

Categories: Technical

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until January 2027
• HEW 8 $118,801 - $136,018 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

The Senior Coordinator, Critical Incident Prevention & Planning leads proactive initiatives to strengthen organisational resilience and prevent critical incidents, while supporting strategic priorities across critical incident management, preparedness, gender-based violence primary prevention, and inclusion programs. Working closely with stakeholders across prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, the role recognises that effective incident management is an ongoing, whole-of-organisation process. The position focuses on identifying risks, developing strong response plans, equipping teams with practical tools, and using incident data to drive continuous improvement.

As a Senior Coordinator, Critical Incident Prevention & Planning, you will:

• Develop and implement proactive strategies to enhance resilience by identifying potential risks, preparing robust response plans, empowering teams with efficient tools, and leveraging incident data for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to integrate preventative measures into broader initiatives, projects and programs.
• Work with the Lead and team members to design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and training sessions focused on preventing critical incidents and support training across the Incident, Prevention and Education Team.
• Undertake continuous monitoring, stakeholder management, and intelligence gathering to assess and mitigate risks before they escalate. Share pertinent information with internal and external Executive stakeholders to inform proactive critical incident response and build organisational resilience    

To be successful, you’ll have:

• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training (social work, education, public health, behavioural science, psychology)
• Experience in critical incident management, prevention, response, or a related field, such as risk management, crisis intervention, or conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering educational programs, workshops, or training related to inclusion, safety, or well-being.
• Experience in managing and coordinating projects or initiatives, particularly those aimed at enhancing safety, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations, frameworks and methodologies

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Elise Baro (Senior Manager, Incident Prevention & Education) on e.baro@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Coordinator, Critical Incident Prevention Planning HEW 8 FINAL.pdf

Applications for this position close on 15th February 2026.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks:

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations. 

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender-based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 06 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 15 Feb 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time