"Manager, Safer Community Program"

Job no: 0049710

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months

Department: Student and Scholarly Services

Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 – $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead a team of practitioners supporting students and staff across the domains of safety, respect and inclusion.
• Work in the program that leads the university’s response to sexual misconduct, child safety and gender affirmation, and work with colleagues on risk identification and management.
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment! 

About the Role

The Manager, Safer Community Program (SCP) oversees the delivery of support services for students and staff impacted by bullying, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and other concerning behaviors. Reporting to the Associate Director (Campus Community), this role leads a team providing specialised case management and interventions, while also overseeing programs like International Under 18 Student Support. The Manager collaborates across the University to manage complex student behavior issues and contributes to the broader Student and Scholarly Services leadership team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the effective day-to-day delivery of Safer Community Program services, in line with relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures, and strategic commitments such as the University’s Respect and safety initiatives, and SASS service implementation priorities.
• Enable a culture of high standard service delivery in specialist areas relating to sexual misconduct, child safety, gender affirmation, and work with advisors to apply best practice approaches to their professional practice.
• Lead a team of advisors, ensuring efficient work practices and all team members meet their yearly performance and professional development goals. Ensure all team members comply with all university standards, policies and procedures and that mandatory training is completed.
• Collaborate with external and university colleagues in the management of complex student and staff safety matters, including the monitoring of emerging and ongoing behavioural risk situations informed by comprehensive assessments and understanding of best practice response strategies.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate possesses strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, enabling the development and delivery of innovative safety-focused programs. They have exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organisational abilities, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and a collaborative approach that effectively informs and influences others.

You will also have:

• A post graduate tertiary qualification with management experience in a large complex organisation, preferably in the higher education sector, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and or education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in managing specialist safety and support services within a university setting.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to the management of complex behavioural presentation or conduct matters, informed by current best practice risk assessment frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in leading service provision in relation to disclosures and reports of sexual misconduct and family/intimate partner violence, informed by an in depth understanding of relevant legislation and reporting pathways for victim survivors.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services the Safer Community Program

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.  A mix of professionals who represent a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and gender identities. Our growing multidisciplinary team has professional backgrounds spanning social work, counselling, organisational consultancy, and people and culture. Collectively, we have worked in hospitals, community-based support agencies, emergency services, and tertiary education settings nationally and globally. We are passionate about our work and driven to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all.

We have specialist expertise in sexual misconduct, family and intimate partner violence, discrimination, child safety, gender affirmation, risk assessment and personal and online safety, with lived experience among our staff in some key areas. We are also experienced in critical incident management, organisational cultural change and staff capacity building. Our team connects with experts in other areas of the University as needed.

What we offer you!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne

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Be yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Walid via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 15 Aug 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 29 Aug 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time