Coordinator, Prevention Programs

Coordinator, Prevention Programs

Location: Ballarat, Victoria · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-11-13 · Closes: 2026-11-30 · Reference: JR101327

• Student Equity and Safer Communities – Ballarat or Berwick Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until December 2028
• HEW 7 - $104,810 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 29/11/2026

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.
 
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

The Coordinator, Prevention Programs will apply specialist expertise to develop, manage implementation and evaluate education, awareness and engagement initiatives that support the prevention of discrimination and gender-based violence across the University including Fed TAFE.

The position uses specialist expertise for designing prevention programs, interpreting relevant requirements and providing specialist advice. Working collaboratively across the organisation, the position supports a safe, inclusive and respectful university community and the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

You will:

• undertake and critically analyse research, consultation, benchmarking and emerging evidence to inform program design, policy development and evidence-based, intersectional, culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to prevention;
• design and implement education, awareness and engagement strategies for students and staff;
• lead or provide specialist input to initiatives that advance gender equity, respectful and inclusive communities, and the prevention of gender-based violence and discrimination; and

• provide advice and recommendations on primary prevention approaches, program design and the application of relevant policy, regulatory and evidence-based frameworks.

About you

You will possess demonstrated specialist knowledge of contemporary approaches to the prevention of gender-based violence and discrimination, including evidence-based, intersectional, trauma-informed and culturally safe practice, and the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislative, regulatory, policy and sector requirements.  You will have experience in developing, implementing and evaluating education, awareness and engagement programs and strategies for varied audiences.

You will possess demonstrated:

• program and project management capability;
• experience in research, evaluation and qualitative and quantitative data analysis;
• ability to establish and manage collaborative relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders; and
• ability to exercise a high level of judgement, initiative and autonomy in applying specialist knowledge and developing practical solutions to complex or emerging issues.

All University positions must hold a valid Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please apply by 29 November 2026.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to key selection criteria

Interviews will be held week commencing 7 December 2026

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