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Education & Training
About us
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.
Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT�s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.
Culture
Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.
Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.
What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.
Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About the role
As the Senior Coordinator, you will be part of the Safer Community team providing high level risk assessment, advice and support for the management of inappropriate, threatening and concerning behaviours involving students. This team plays pivotal role in reporting and providing advice for sexual harm, family and domestic violence and provides support on reporting with child safety related matters at RMIT. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the work of the team and deliver effective support to students experiencing or fearing harm. You will work closely with and report directly to the Manager, Safer Community and escalate any cases of high risk to the manager. You will also act as a point of escalation for the three Safer Community Advisors reporting directly to you and foster collaborative and inclusive work environment.
More details on the work of the Safer Community Team in this link.
About You
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field (eg. forensic psychology; mental health; social work; youth work) and/or extensive relevant experience in education or training.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.
Bring your whole self to work
We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.
We�re proud to share with you some of our wins:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter briefly addressing key selection criteria.
Applications close on Monday, 24 August 2020.
PD - Senior Coordinator, Safer Community.pdf
If you have any questions related to this position or the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor - Aleksandra on 9925 3730.
We are also happy to make adjustments to the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us via your preferred type of communication: email TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au or call Kassie on +61399252442 with your request(s).
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Trans and Gender Diverse applicants
Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.
We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.
At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.
For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au
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