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Salary- 2 x Permanent/continuing, full time positions
- Level 6/7: $84,793 - $104,996 + 17% superannuation
The University of Wollongong is committed to creating a Safe and Respectful environment for all members of our community. We believe everyone has the right to feel Safe and supported on campus, free from discrimination, harassment and assault.
Located in the Integrity Unit of the University, The Safe and Respectful Communities Team (SARC) is responsible for leading the University's work to prevent student related sexual assault and harassment from occurring on our campuses, and for providing coordinated responses and support if it does happen.
About the position
The Safe and Respectful Communities Coordinator will deliver the SARC program of work and support the creation of a Safe and Respectful environment for students. This position will be responsible for the management of student critical incidents and the investigation and associated outcomes of student general misconduct management as required according to policy and procedure.
This role requires an individual with tertiary qualifications and relevant demonstrated experience working with people who have experienced trauma, with a focus on sexual harm and domestic and family violence, including the systems and frameworks associated with such.
Applicants must meet the essential selection criteria for this role and be able to meet the following position requirements.
- You must reside within a 30-minute radius of the UOW Wollongong Campus, hold an unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and own a motor vehicle to enable you to work and travel across UOW onshore campuses in and outside of standard business hours.
- You will be available to work on an “on call” roster as you will be required to respond to critical incidents and urgent matters outside of hours.
- You will have a current Working with Children Check.
- Employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a National Criminal Check and Psychometric Assessment.
Applicants will be required to submit an up to date CV and respond to a selection criteria questionnaire as part of the online application process.
For further information about this role, please contact Kylie McElhone, Senior Manager SARC on (02) 4221 3858 or
Closing date: Sunday 25 February 2024, 11.59PM
Note: This position has been classified as “child-related work”. In accordance with relevant legislation, prohibited persons are not permitted to apply for positions that are classified as “child-related work”. Accordingly, candidates will be required to undertake a Working with Children Check, identity verification and referee checks as part of the recruitment process. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website
Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.
About Us:
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
