About the Role
The Safer Community Investigations Advisor is responsible for the intake, assessment, investigation and risk management of referrals relating to inappropriate, concerning or threatening behaviours involving students.

Working within the University’s Safer Community service, the role manages matters including gender-based violence, discrimination, threats, intimidation, violence and child safety concerns. The position undertakes investigations, supports alternative resolution and misconduct decision-making processes, and contributes to effective behavioural risk management.

The role works collaboratively across Safer Community and with University stakeholders to coordinate responses, support prevention initiatives and promote a safe, inclusive and respectful university community in line with relevant legislation, policies and sector standards.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Strong interpersonal skills, including managing people in crisis and those who are highly emotional, aggressive or suicidal
- Demonstrated skills experience in working with a multidisciplinary team, including managing behavioural risks in a frontline service
- Highly developed report-writing and presentation skills and proven ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of individuals and groups from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to being sensitive, analytical and flexible in case formulation and liaison between persons of concern, targets of risk, and the organisation

Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in areas of social work, psychology, legal, public health, or related disciplines

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges.



We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a current and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!
• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at ***************@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: Tuesday 18 August 2026, 11pm





Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact ***************@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to ***************@swin.edu.au.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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