• Help create a more safe, inclusive and respectful community at UWA.
• Bring your experience and dedication for trauma-informed care to the team.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Life sits within the Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education and Student Experience. Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience. 

The Directorate has four core divisions, Student Administration, Student Offices, Student Equity and Success, and Student Wellbeing and Engagement. The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation. The Directorate is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio. 

The division of Student Wellbeing and Engagement facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The division is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and the UWA Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Communities Framework. Student Wellbeing and Engagement has five broad areas - tertiary prevention through the Complex Case Management team; early intervention, cohort initiatives and timely access to low barrier services through the Student Wellbeing team; counselling through the Psychology team; and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience through the Student Engagement team; and primary prevention programs and clinical response to gender-based violence through the Safe and Respectful Communities team.

About the opportunity

• You will act as a first point of contact for students who wish raise issues affecting their studies, including, sexual assault, discrimination, sexual harassment, or family and domestic violence.
• You will provide trauma-informed therapeutic support that will assist students in making informed decisions regarding the options available to them.
• You will actively contribute to the Safe and Respectful Communities team to develop and deliver primary prevention programs to promote and enhance respect, safety, wellbeing and equity for our diverse student community.

 About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Eligible for registration with an associated professional organisation such as PACAWA / PACFA; or the Australian Association of Social Workers (Mental Health Social Worker).
• Substantial relevant experience working with and responding to disclosures of sexual assault/harassment, and family and domestic violence at an appropriate level.
• Sound knowledge of sexual and gender-based violence, responding to disclosures, the causes and drivers of gender-based violence and how it is prevented.
• Understanding of trauma informed response requirements, and experience in front line responding with highly developed interpersonal skills evidencing empathy, compassion and respect for others.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION Respect Officer (520857).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Tennille Trevaskis at tennille.trevaskis@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 14th August 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.