Full time, fixed term until 25th February ****. Located on Darlington Campus.
Lead a specialist team supporting students and staff impacted by gender-based violence and other critical incidents.
Base Salary $152,045 - $160,430 (HEO9) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity
As theSafer Communities Team Lead, you will be responsible for the leading a team of Safer Communities Case Officers, who are responsible for supporting current /former students and visitors who are impacted by gender-based violence, sexual harm, domestic/ family violence, bullying, harassment in and issues relating to modern slavery.
Working within Student Wellbeing, you will provide leadership, guidance and oversight to a team of Safer Communities Case Officers, ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed support and effective case management for members of the University community.
You will coordinate, monitor and report on disclosures and incidents, while contributing to prevention, education and continuous improvement initiatives across the Safer Communities function.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
lead the continuous improvement of the Safer Communities Case Officer team by developing, coaching, and mentoring employees, and providing clinical management and case management guidance
be responsible for planning and coordination of triage, risk assessment, and resource allocation across the team to ensure the timely, effective provision of support and trauma informed care for victim/survivors for the management of disclosures relating to gender-based violence, sexual harm, domestic and family violence, bullying and harassment and issues relating to modern slavery affecting members of the University community
work in partnership with the Manager, Safer Communities to act as a key escalation point for complex and high-risk cases, particularly those involving staff, contributing to clinical decision-making and case oversight
support coordinated engagement and communication with key stakeholders across the University to inform initial response and ensure consistent case management that meets legislative requirements, University policies and procedures, and is aligned with best practice and trauma informed principles
ensure data integrity and interpretation and provides specialist advice to inform reporting under the Higher Education National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, as well as annual reporting and reporting to University Executive and Senate committees
hold primary responsibility for comprehensive risk assessments for all disclosures, integrating skilled judgement with established risk assessment frameworks to evaluate and mitigate risk to individuals and the broader University community
participate in an on-call roster, including weekends, in line with established escalation pathways, duty of care obligations, and the requirements of the Higher Education National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

About you
tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
extensive experience supporting people impacted by sexual assault, domestic and family violence, gender-based violence or other trauma-related matters
demonstrated experience leading and mentoring staff within a complex support, wellbeing, health or community services environment
experience managing high-risk and sensitive cases, including escalation management and risk assessment
strong knowledge of relevant legislation,



frameworks and best-practice approaches relating to sexual misconduct, domestic and family violence, and trauma-informed practice
exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
sound judgement, resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex and fast-paced environmentThe Safer Communities Team Lead will regularly engage with individuals who have experienced traumatic events and may be exposed to distressing information or materials. The role requires the ability to manage this exposure in a qualified manner, maintain appropriate confidentiality, professional boundaries, and utilise reflective practice,supervision,and wellbeing strategies to support personal resilience.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.
This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain aWorking with Children Check clearancein accordance with theChild Protection (Working with Children) Act ****.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellenceand we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women ,people living with a disability ,people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify asLGBTIQ+ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion .
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The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.
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Campuses
The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.
1. Camperdown/Darlington Campus.
2. Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).
3. Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.
4. Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.
5. Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.
6. Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.
7. Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Setting.
8. Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.
9. Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.
Faculties
The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.
1. Agriculture and Environment
2. Architecture, Design and Planning
3. Arts and Social Sciences
4. Business (Business School)
5. Dentistry
6. Education and Social Work
7. Engineering and Information Technologies
8. Health Sciences
9. Law (Sydney Law School)
10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)
11. Nursing and Midwifery
12. Pharmacy
13. Science
14. Sydney College of the Arts
15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music
16. Veterinary Science
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