Internal Vacancies

Prevention and Support Specialist

The role

• Part Time – 28 hours per week, Fixed Term (until February 2027)
• Level 8 - $91,158 to $103,184 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Appointment to be made to current location

As an integral member within the Safe and Respectful Communities Unit, you will deliver early intervention, prevention and specialist response services that enhance student safety and wellbeing.
You will use theoretically sound, evidence‑based approaches to respond to student disclosures of sexual assault, harassment, violence and hazing across a range of service channels, and provide staff with the guidance and debriefing required to follow university processes and offer safe, trauma‑informed support.
In addition, you will help shape a positive culture of safety and wellbeing by managing effective student centred service delivery and driving prevention and early intervention initiatives.

About you

• A degree in psychology or social work, along with unconditional AHPRA registration (for psychologists) or eligibility for full AASW membership (for social workers), supported by substantial relevant experience
• Experience in providing clinical services to survivors of sexual assault, violence and /or hazing as well as providing organisational responses to the prevention and/or response to sexual assault and harassment or violence.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and maintain data and provide accurate reporting on complex issues.
• Initiative, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and ability to transform ideas into operational plans and outcomes.

The successful applicant will be required to produce, satisfy and maintain a “Working with Children Check”, in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).

About us

The Division of Safety, Security, and Wellbeing (DSSW) is dedicated to fostering a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. Working collaboratively with faculties and divisions, DSSW enhances the overall university experience by ensuring holistic support for both students and staff.

To apply  

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a “statement of suitability” demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for a secondment opportunity.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information  

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Melinda Green | Associate Director, Safe and Respectful Communities | mgreen@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 29 March 2026 

Advertised: 18 Mar 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time