The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

Respect Officer, Student Wellbeing 
Fremantle Campus
Full-time opportunity, Continuing contract

• Join the University supporting its students and staff to achieve their career goals.
• Be part of a welcoming community of professionals, academics and students.
• $88,988 - $94,182 pa (Level 6) + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

This role sits within the Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Experience portfolio which includes Student Success, Indigenous Education, Chaplaincy, Libraries, Student Life and Wellbeing.

About the role

This position reports to the National Manager, Student Wellbeing and operates as a first point of contact for students to discuss grievances, complaints of disclosure of sexual harm.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate as a first point of contact for students who wish to talk with someone about a concern that is affecting their ability to undertake their studies at the University, including a grievance or complaint, or a disclosure of sexual assault, sexual harassment, or family and domestic violence.
• Listen empathetically and provide information regarding reporting options that will assist the student to make informed decisions about how best to address their concerns.
• Provide co-ordinated support including, where appropriate, making referrals to internal and external support services and liaising with other staff on actions required.
• Work with relevant staff to co-ordinate, develop and implement training plans, programs and materials to raise awareness, prevent and address the drivers of sexual assault and sexual harassment in accordance with internal and external best practice principles.
• Deliver effective, high-quality in-person and online training programs to varied groups of staff and students whilst maintaining privacy, confidentiality and compliance.
• Co-ordinate and drive communications, marketing strategies and projects to engage students and staff in training, awareness and education initiatives.
• Build and sustain strong relationships, collaborations and networks with internal and external subject matter experts, associations, student groups, service providers, Schools and Offices to deliver high quality and consistent services.
• Record data on matters raised and analyse and report on trends and systemic issues to inform continuous improvement in education, awareness and response processes.
• Grievance Resolution and Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment, including confidentiality requirements as appropriate.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Possession of a degree with subsequent relevant experience or a combination of experience, education and training in a similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate and provide professional specialised expertise, with ability to effectively understand and apply policies, procedures and standards.
• Operate effectively under general direction by exercising technical and analytical skills to record and report on data.
• Demonstrated ability to apply high level interpersonal, customer service and communication skills (both verbal and written), including an ability to engage, resolve and use judgement to escalate matters as required.
• Deliver services on a broad range of issues, demonstrating confidentiality, ethical and professional evidence-based support.
• Effective time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, solve problems, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

Benefits

• Discounted study at the University.
• Located in historic Fremantle.
• Generous training and development opportunities.

 How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 11 December 2024

To expedite the process, we will begin shortlisting and conducting interviews prior to the close of the advertisement. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.