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Adviser, Safer Community - Melbourne, Australia - Deakin University

Deakin University

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Melbourne, Australia

1 month ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no: 549455

Work type:
Part-time

Location:
Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood

Categories:
Human / People Services

Based at our Geelong, Waterfront Campus or Melbourne, Burwood Campus; with flexibility for some days working from home
Parttime (0.8 FTE) and Fixedterm until February 202
HEW 7 $97,940 $107, % Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?**At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?**Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Safer Community forms part of Deakin's commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive work and learning environment.

As the primary contact for disclosures of sexual harm, family violence and behaviours of concern the Adviser, Safer Community uses critical judgement to make risk assessments and triage complex disclosures, ensuring boundaries are in place, and referring on to the relevant support services where appropriate.

In this role you will be responsible for developing safety plans, communications plans and supporting students to engage in behavioural change where appropriate.

This role works with stakeholders from across the university to ensure the wellbeing and safety of students, staff and the broader university community.

Safer Community operates between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday and is not an emergency response service.

The position will undertake intake, triage, screening, assessment, management, closure and review of cases.

As an Adviser, Safer Community you will:

Take carriage of the Safer Community Duty Line including intake, triage, screening and risk assessment of incoming cases in a high volume and fast paced environment.
Distil complex information and implement practical, accessible solutions based on stakeholder needs.
Provide clear advice and referral based on an indepth understanding of relevant Deakin policies and procedures.
Consult regularly with stakeholders to clarify who requires the information, the purpose for which it is required and criteria for success.
Plan and prioritises work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes, finding effective ways to deal with barriers and evaluates progress.
Record cases in the Safer Community Complex Case Management system in a timely manner

To be successful, you'll have:

A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training such as in the field of forensic behavioural science, clinical or forensic psychology or social work, law enforcement, security, law or related disciplines.
Training and awareness of responding to disclosure of sexual harm, family and domestic violence and child safety matters.
Experience of working in a complex organisation with multiple policies, procedures and operating practices with the ability to interpret these policies and procedures.
Experience in responding to people from diverse backgrounds that may be in crisis, distressed or experiencing mental ill‐health.
Experience in determining level of concern, risk or threat and development of an effective management plan.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

Applications for this position close on Wednesday 7 February 2024.

Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact.

We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers.

We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

Advertised: 24 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 07 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time