Respect Officer

Student Life

• Play a crucial role in enhancing student safety and wellbeing
• Level 6, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The Directorate of Student Life sits within the Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Experience. Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.

The Directorate has four core divisions, Student Administration, Student Offices, Student Equity and Success, and Student Wellbeing and Engagement. The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation. The Directorate is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio.

The division of Student Wellbeing and Engagement facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The Wellbeing team is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework focusing on opportunities for early intervention and timely access to low barrier services. Student Wellbeing and Engagement has five broad areas of Complex Case Management, Counselling and Psychological services; early intervention services and cohort initiatives in Student Wellbeing; Student Engagement through Grand Challenges and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience; and primary prevention initiatives and clinical response to gender-based violence through the Safe and Respectful Communities team.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will act as a first point of contact for students who wish to raise issues affecting their studies, including, sexual assault, sexual harassment, interpersonal violence or family and domestic violence. You will listen and provide information and advice regarding reporting options that will assist students in making informed decisions regarding the options available to them.

You will also contribute to the provision of advice to the University community on mitigation of risks associated with student related gender-based violence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide co-ordinated support including, where appropriate, making referrals to internal and external support services and liaising with other staff on actions required.
• Participate in clinical supervision, case management review and other activities to ensure best practice.
• Contribute to the development of Wellbeing and Engagement reporting, and Safe and Respectful Communities procedures and processes.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Current registration with an associated professional organisation such as Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); or ACA (Australian Counselling Association).
• Substantial relevant experience working with and responding to disclosures of sexual assault/harassment, interpersonal violence and family and domestic violence at an appropriate level.
• Sound knowledge of gender-based violence, responding to disclosures, and the drivers of gender-based violence and how it is prevented.

Note: A current National Police Clearance Certificate & Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - Respect Officer - 518193_.docx

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 2 October 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Hawkins at [email protected]

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.