Senior Gender-based Violence Caseworker
Core
Lead trauma-informed case management, risk assessments, and preliminary investigations for disclosures of gender-based violence among students, staff, and the public.
Role type
Senior Gender-based Violence Caseworker (Hands-on IC)
Builds
Trauma-informed support plans, safety plans, and procedural responses for university community members.
Domain
Higher Education / Social Work / Gender-based Violence
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Trauma-informed care, risk assessment, preliminary investigations, psychosocial care planning, procedural fairness, stakeholder collaboration, report writing, cultural competency (First Nations, LGBTQIA+, diverse communities), knowledge of gender-based violence frameworks and legislation.
Preferred skills
Postgraduate degree in social work or health-related discipline, experience with international students, familiarity with National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025.
Responsibilities
Receive and assess disclosures of gender-based violence; conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans; lead preliminary investigations; prepare detailed reports for decision-makers; collaborate with internal teams and external agencies (police, health, community services); maintain case records and analyse trends.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC