**Full time, fixed term until 26th July 2026 - Parental leave cover**
- **Work in a team offering support to students with serious or complex support needs**
- **Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation**
**About the opportunity**
As the **Student Liaison Officer,**you will provide trauma informed case management and support to students who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or domestic/family violence. Other types of support needs may include mental health, psychological, personal and wellbeing difficulties.
You will use a wide range of approaches and interventions including intake assessment, case management, advice and information, health promotion and campus wide behavioural education programs. You will also work collaboratively with other teams within the Student life portfolio to achieve positive student outcomes.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- report to the Team Leader, Safer Communities working as a member of a high performing team
- provide trauma informed case management to students to address complex issues such as accommodation, reporting to NSW police and internal university complaints processes and academic support
- liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure a positive student experience
- assist in the development and delivery of wellbeing events, campaigns, and campus safety training
- work with administrative teams and academic staff in ensuring students are aware where they can go for personal guidance and support
- assess students' needs in line with current legislation, stepped care and the promotion of student wellbeing and success
- contribute to the development and implementation of service policy and procedures.
**About you**
- a tertiary qualification in an applicable field such as counselling, psychology or social work
- proven experience in the provision of guidance to University students/staff who have experienced a range of different situations, such as sexual assault, domestic/family violence, mental health, financial stress, and homelessness
- knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory obligations affecting students with mental health issues
- strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgement
- experience working within the University sector, with a student services focus is highly desirable
- experience in facilitating training and workshops to young people is highly desirable
- strong relationship management skills to be able to support a diversified stakeholder base.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
**Sponsorship / work rights for**Australia**
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.
**Pre-employment checks**
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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Sunday 21 September 2025 11:59 PM