Description:
- Continuing | Part-Time (0.6)
- Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $100,233 - $110,954 p.a.
- Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Gender-based Violence (GBV) Project Officer is part of a project team who work within Flinders Student Life division. This position is responsible for the implementation, delivery and evaluation of the university’s Whole-of-Organisation GBV Prevention and Response Plan. This includes implementing prevention initiatives, managing compliance reporting, driving continuous improvement, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the University is meeting requirements of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to GBV.
This is achieved by:
- Developing, delivering and evaluating evidence-informed prevention education and training for students and staff focusing on the drivers of gender-based violence, bystander intervention, respectful relationships, reporting and available support
For a more comprehensive list of responsibilities, please view the Position Description
Please know that work out of hours, weekend work and travel may be required.
About You
Your high level interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with students, colleagues and manage stakeholders with competing demands are matched by your analytical skills and experience solving complex problems. You have proven experience and knowledge in the drivers of GBV and primary prevention frameworks including delivery of prevention initiatives and campaigns, and the ability to coordinate complex projects, manage timelines, and produce reports for senior executive oversight.
It is expected that the successful candidate will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or have an equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. They will also possess experience and knowledge in the drivers of GBV and primary prevention frameworks including delivery of prevention initiatives and campaigns
Knowledge of the requirements of the National Code and its application in a university setting is desirable.
About the Student Life Division
The Student Life division ensures the delivery of student-centred support across the student lifecycle that underpins the University’s broader strategic visions by delivering support services and functions that facilitate and enhance the academic mission of the institution. The Student Life division provides support services and programs that contribute to the student experience and success, including in the areas of health, counselling, disability services, orientation and transition, retention, student wellbeing, and student engagement through the activities of the Flinders University Student Association.
Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce StrategyPrescribed Conditions for Employment
A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).How to Apply and Information
You are required to submit cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description . For more information regarding this position, please contact Jodie ZadaCertification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
04 Mar 2026
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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