Posted:
9/11/2025, 3:45:22 PM
Location(s):
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ⋅ Victoria, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
About You
You are a compassionate and resilient professional who is committed to supporting people impacted by sexual harm, family violence, or concerning behaviours. You bring experience in trauma-informed intake and short-term case management, with the ability to assess risk, develop safety plans, and connect students and staff with the right supports both at RMIT and in the wider community.
You understand the importance of child safety and have experience working with under-18s, including managing risk and meeting reporting obligations. You’re also confident engaging with students who may be exhibiting behaviours of concern, working in partnership with colleagues and external services to find constructive solutions.
With strong interpersonal skills, you can provide clear advice, build trust, and work collaboratively across the University. Above all, you are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where every member of the RMIT community feels heard and protected.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio:
The Operations Portfolio enables an integrated, enterprise wide delivery for best practice student and staff experiences.
The Portfolio incorporates the following business units: Enterprise Project & Business Performance (EPBP), University Communications (UC), Experience, People, Information and Technology Services (ITS), Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO), Property Services Group (PSG), Procurement, and Project Pi (Pi).
The Portfolio houses significant drivers and delivery components across the staff and student journeys and enables the overall experience for both groups. The Portfolio is integral in bringing the RMIT strategy to life, across the globe. Each of these functions supports the global operations of the University both directly as well as through its controlled entities.
The People team leads the strategic people agenda of the University and provides high-quality human resources services to enhance the ability of Colleges, Portfolios and Groups to deliver on the University’s objective of preparing students for life and work.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Dawn Tunnicliffe via email [email protected].
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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.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
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Website: https://rmit.edu.au/
Headquarter Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year Founded: 1996
Industries: Education ⋅ Higher Education