Coordinator, Respectful Relationships and Gender-based Violence Prevention

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Coordinator, Respectful Relationships and Gender-based Violence PreventionApply locations St Lucia Campus time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-54084

• Student Support and Wellbeing Services

• This is a full time fixed-term position through to August 2026 with salary in the range $93,491 - $100,296 (HEW 6), plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Join the vibrant UQ Respect team in a creative and collaborative role, engaging with diverse communities to drive meaningful change.

• Seeking a self-motivated and flexible professional with a passion for training design and facilitation, eager to inspire action and make a genuine impact.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity

The Coordinator, Respectful Relationships and Gender-based Violence Prevention role is central to UQ's commitment to creating a safe and respectful environment. The position involves developing, delivering, and coordinating vital, inclusive education and initiatives for diverse university communities. You will contribute to preventing gender-based violence through evidence and strengths-based approaches covering topics like respectful relationships, consent, and bystander interventions.

Working in collaboration with the values-led and vibrant UQ Respect Team, this role will also involve key actions including educational resource development, workshop design and delivery, campaigns development and community engagement to provide the UQ community the knowledge and tools to build a safer and more gender-equal future for everyone.

Key responsibilities will include:

Training Development and Delivery

• Lead the design and delivery of workshops and training sessions for diverse audiences (ie. Staff and students) utilising evidence-based and strengths-based approaches, learning design principles, creativity and storytelling. Advise and support the development of online-based training modules.

Engagement and Event Delivery

• Support the UQ Respect team in developing and delivering engaging activities and events. These initiatives create informal learning opportunities focused on respectful relationships, consent, communication, sexuality, boundaries, bodies, and intersectionality.

Resource and Campaign Development

• Lead and coordinate the creation of diverse educational resources and campaigns, including print materials and learning materials. Actively consult with staff, students, and the wider community to ensure their voices guide all stages of prevention strategy and implementation.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Foster, maintain, and strengthen relationships with diverse stakeholders. Organise and create opportunities for training, education, and prevention initiatives across all university units, including faculties, schools, residential accommodations, and student groups.

• Coordinate and support key consultative groups such as the UQ Respect Student Advisory Group

Strategic Implementation and Support

• Work closely with the UQ Respect team to support the implementation of the University's strong strategic commitment to preventing gender-based violence. This includes contributing to the Sexual Misconduct Strategic Framework and Action Plan , and the broader Action Plan Addressing Gender-based Violence in Higher Education .

About You

Essential

• A degree or training in a relevant field (social work, psychology, public health, social sciences, teaching or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in designing and delivering training on respectful relationships, the prevention of gender-based violence, or related topics.

• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills. This includes the ability to advise and liaise effectively with a wide range of clients and stakeholders, including students, academic and professional staff, and external contacts.

• Self-motivated with demonstrated excellent organizational, time management, and creative problem-solving skills. Require the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team to deliver shared outcomes.

• This role requires possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a current Blue Card.

Desirable

• Knowledge of respectful relationships and sexuality education, gender-based violence prevention, including the relevant legislative landscape in tertiary education.

• Experience working with diverse communities and identities (e.g., culturally and linguistically diverse, First Nations, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, men) in relation to respectful relationships and/or gender-based violence prevention or response.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment, and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• Cheap parking, On campus childcare and Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the 'About You' section (maximum 2 pages)

• Resume

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kayley at k.taaffe@uq.edu.au .For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (below)in the subject line.

Applications close Sunday 17 Aug 2025, at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-54084). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled from the 25th August 2025.

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.

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