About You

Reporting to the Manager, Safer Community, you will have responsibility for the ongoing policy and procedure development work relating to Child Safety, and in embedding this into practice across the University through the establishment of a Child Safe Working Group.

You will hold carriage of the delivery of RMIT's engagement with Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. You will develop on-going communication and awareness, training, reporting and support requirements for RMIT University to meet its obligations under Child Safe Standards. You will also support RMIT's overall commitment to Child Safety as a multi-sector education provider and as a provider registered to deliver education to younger overseas students.

In addition, you will have a dual role with both strategic and operational requirements, providing a secondary consult University-wide in relation to Under 18 matters as well as a student facing service as a key contact point for Domestic Under 18 students, delivering a child focussed response to under 18's who may be experiencing barriers or challenges to their studies or in their personal circumstances.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* Significant understanding of the challenges and vulnerabilities faced by different cohorts of U18 prospective and current students and the ability to incorporate this, framed by the legislative requirements into a program of work to ensure RMIT meets its Child Safe Standards obligations.
* Ability to identify and minimise potential risks in the arrangements of care and welfare for younger students, including matters that can affect personal safety, wellbeing and academic progress.
* Demonstrated capacity to plan a program of engagement; draft education and awareness materials and review professional training and instructional documentation.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills alongside excellent organisational skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage time and meet deadlines and reporting requirements.
* Ability to exercise high levels of independence, judgement and initiative with capacity to make immediate decisions under pressure, as well as in a team environment and across business areas.
* Highly-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact and build constructive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and negotiate positive outcomes to complex issues in a large organisation with diplomacy, discretion and tact.
* Demonstrated insight into the sensitive subject matter relating to student wellbeing and inclusion, including issues such as child abuse, sexual harm, gender equity, mental health issues and disability.
* A Bachelor degree in a relevant area (for example Social Work), with substantial post-qualifying work experience.
* A student support background is also desirable.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children 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 below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below.

HEW 8 – Senior Advisor, Child Safe

Applications close on Sunday, 6th February at 11.59pm.

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 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.

Our 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.

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 are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

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.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.