Gender Based Violence Project Officer

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.
• Facilitating consultation with diverse student cohorts, particularly those members who are disproportionately affected by GBV (including women, First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability and people of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity) to ensure the effectiveness of prevention and response initiatives.
• Providing reports and analysis of data regarding GBV incidents and trends that are required by key University committees, leadership and as required to be provided by the National Code.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal. You are required to submit a CV, along with a cover letter of no more than 2 pages as a separate document, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description. For more information regarding this position, please contact Jodie Zada. Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday 4th March 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

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.