* $100,677 to $111,325 pa + 17% Super + Leave Loading
* Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours per week)
* To be considered for this position, you will need to have the right to work in Australia.
Are you an experienced practitioner with expertise in social work, psychology, community services, law, or related fields, and a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice? Are you motivated by the opportunity to influence institutional practice, support students through complex challenges, and help shape a safer, more inclusive university environment? If so, we encourage you to apply to join the University of Southern Queensland as a Senior Safer Communities Advisor.
At UniSQ, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and empowering environment where every student can thrive. Our dynamic and multidisciplinary Wellbeing team plays a key role in this by supporting students across the lifecycle, partnering with academic and professional teams and driving initiatives that shape a culture of wellbeing and respect.
What you will do
As a Senior Safer Communities Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in our university-wide approach to safety, prevention, and early intervention by:
* providing high-quality, trauma-informed case management to students impacted by unwanted behaviours, while leading evidence-based prevention initiatives that foster a culture of safety and respectful relationships across our campuses.
* conducting detailed risk assessments and safety plans and coordinating responses to incidents.
* contributing to the investigation process for disclosures and formal reports of gender-based violence by analysing information and making resolution recommendations.
* collaborating with the Manager (Safer Communities) to ensure quality assurance, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement in responses and prevention initiatives.
Your work will directly contribute to the University's strategic commitment to student success, ensuring our community remains inclusive, supportive, and aligned with national standards such as the Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.
What will help you succeed
Together with your relevant qualifications, you will bring:
* experience in conducting risk assessments and safety planning in the context of gender-based violence.
* demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed approaches to building rapport and working directly with victim-survivors and alleged perpetrators of harmful behaviours to provide educative support and make relevant referrals.
* knowledge of trauma-informed services, external support agencies, referral procedures and issues impacting student wellbeing in the higher education context.
* exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgement, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes.
* a current Blue Card for Working with Children (or be eligible to obtain and maintain).
Benefits
* A positive, inclusive culture that values your expertise.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* The chance to shape safer community practices with real, meaningful outcomes for students.
* Flexible work options and generous superannuation contributions.
For further information about this role, please contact Ms Quinta Maxwell, Manager (Safer Communities), via +61 7 4631 2503 or Quinta.Maxwell@unisq.edu.au.
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates 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 in any legal process.
This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.
If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to 'Who we're looking for' in the position description.
For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.
Reference Number
0016_01/26
Term
Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)
Salary
Total remuneration range $119,378 to $132,004 pa (includes salary range of $100,677 to $111,325 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
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