Student Safety and Culture Officer

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Base salary from $99,161 - $112,741 per annum plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading Full-time, continuing role Based onsite Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive learning environments where every student can thrive? Macquarie University is seeking a Student Safety and Culture Officer to play a pivotal role in coordinating and delivering evidence-informed initiatives that address Gender-based Violence (GBV) prevention and promote a positive student safety culture. This is a meaningful opportunity to contribute to real change in the higher education sector. Working within the Student Integrity and Culture team, you will support Macquarie University in meeting its obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Your work will ensure that programs are trauma-informed, person-centred, culturally appropriate, and accessible to our diverse student community.

Reporting to the Manager, Student Safety and Culture, you will collaborate with students, staff, external experts, survivors, and affected communities to build effective partnerships and deliver measurable outcomes. About the RoleThe Student Safety and Culture Officer provides coordination and support for evidence-informed student safety and culture initiatives, with a particular focus on GBV prevention education and training. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the delivery of student safety and culture initiatives using diverse delivery methods, including education and training programs on complex harmful behaviours and GBV prevention.

• Preparing training materials, resources, and presentations using established templates, frameworks and digital platforms.

• Liaising with students, staff, external experts, survivors, and affected communities to support program delivery and engagement.

• Ensuring all initiatives align with higher education best practice and are trauma-informed, person-centred, culturally appropriate, inclusive, and accessible.

• Implementing evaluation frameworks, analysing findings, and using data-driven insights and latest research and practices, to inform and improve ongoing programs and campaigns.

• Executing an 'always on' student safety and culture communications and engagement campaign in collaboration with marketing and communication stakeholders.

• Preparing reports on program effectiveness, evaluation findings and continuous improvement efforts.

• Providing secretariat and administrative support, including coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, briefing materials, and meeting documentation.

About Us Our Student Integrity and Culture team sits within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio and plays a critical role in fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus culture. We are committed to meeting our obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence and to leading best practice in student safety and wellbeing. About You You are a collaborative and purpose-driven professional with a commitment to student safety and GBV prevention. You bring a combination of relevant qualifications, program coordination experience, and the interpersonal skills needed to engage sensitively and effectively with diverse stakeholders, including those with lived experience of harm.

Selection Criteria:

• A degree in Education, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field, and/or equivalent relevant experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of student safety culture including Gender-based Violence prevention, best practice, and trauma-informed, culturally safe and appropriate approaches.

• Proven experience supporting the development, implementation, and delivery of large-scale online and in-person education and training programs, working effectively with cross-institutional stakeholders and external partners.

• Program management and organisational skills, including contributing to risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and reporting.

• Strong capability in data analysis and evaluation methods, with demonstrated ability to translate findings into practical improvements to strategy, programs, and service delivery.

• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

*Please note that this role is based onsite on campus.

How to Apply To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).Applications Close: 31 May 2026 We reserve the right to progress or decline an application or close the advertisement prior to the application closing date. **Why Join Us?**Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today. We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.

• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
• 17% Superannuation
• Subsidised onsite parking options
• Extensive training and professional development programs
• Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
• Onsite vacation care during school holidays
• Discounted health insurance
• Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
• Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics

Pre-Employment Checks Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.

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Applications Close: 31/05/2026 11:59 PM ​ A Place Where You Belong At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework. Flexible Work At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.