• Excellent opportunity to support the Student Life business unit
• Casual opportunity, flexible working arrangements available

About the opportunity

As a Student Liaison Officer working within the Safer Communities Office, a significant focus of your work will be to provide trauma informed case management and support to students who have experienced sexual assault, sexual harassment and/or domestic/family violence. Other types of support needs may include mental health, psychological, personal and wellbeing difficulties.

You will use a wide range of approaches and interventions including intake assessment, case management, advice and information, health promotion and campus wide behavioural education programs. You will also work collaboratively with other teams within the Student life portfolio to achieve positive student outcomes.

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values in the pursuit of research excellence.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Report to the Team Leader, Safer Communities working as a member of a high performing team
• Triage provision of student wellbeing guidance and assessment via phone, video conferencing, email and in person
• Provide trauma informed case management to students to address complex issues such as accommodation, reporting to NSW police and internal university complaints processes and academic support
• Liaise with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure a positive student experience
• Assist in the development and delivery of wellbeing events, campaigns, and campus safety training
• Work with administrative teams and academic staff in ensuring students are aware where they can go for personal guidance and support
• Assess students’ needs in line with current legislation, stepped care and the promotion of student wellbeing and success
• Contribute to the development and implementation of service policy and procedures.

You will have:

• Ability to speak second language highly desirable
• A tertiary qualification in an applicable field such as counselling, psychology or social work
• Proven experience in the provision of guidance to University students/staff who have experienced a range of different situations, such as sexual assault, domestic/family violence, mental health, financial stress, and homelessness
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory obligations affecting students with mental health issues
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take initiative and exercise sound judgement
• Experience working within the University sector, with a student services focus is highly desirable
• Experience in facilitating training and workshops to young people is highly desirable
• Strong relationship management skills to be able to support a diversified stakeholder base
• A current Working with Children Check

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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 a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and 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 as LGBTIQ+. 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.

How to Apply

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A position description is attached.