About the position
This is a critical leadership role within La Trobe’s Integrity Office, focused on strengthening a safe, respectful and accountable university environment.
Reporting to the Director, Integrity Office , the Manager, Safer Community and Student Conduct leads the University’s response to complex and sensitive matters involving student conduct, safer community, child safety and behavioural risk.
You’ll oversee end-to-end case management and investigations—ensuring matters are handled with care, consistency and procedural fairness—while also providing trusted advice to senior leaders on risk, governance and institutional response.
This role has a strong strategic lens, using data and insights to improve policy, systems and practice across the University, while also acting as the University’s Child Safety Officer.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the intake, triage and investigation of complex student conduct and general misconduct matters
- Act as a key escalation point for high-risk issues including sexual harm, family violence and child safety concerns
- Provide expert advice and reporting to senior stakeholders on policy, governance and risk management
- Ensure responses are trauma-informed, procedurally fair and aligned with legislation and policy
- Drive continuous improvement across safer community and student conduct frameworks and governance
- Build strong internal and external partnerships (e.g. Victoria Police, support agencies, sector networks)
- Analyse trends and deliver insights to inform strategic and timely decision-making and policy development
- Lead and support a high-performing team, building capability and best practice in investigation and case management
- Fulfil Child Safety Officer responsibilities, ensuring compliance with Child Safe Standards and regulatory obligations
About you
You’re a confident, values-driven leader with deep experience leading complex investigations, risk management and sensitive casework.
You bring:
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing investigations, including advanced interviewing and case management
- Strong judgement and ability to navigate complex, high-risk matters with procedural fairness
- Experience working within legislative, regulatory and/or higher education environments
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
- Strong written communication skills, including preparation of reports, findings and outcome documentation
- Experience working in or alongside safer community, integrity, misconduct, or risk environments in a university setting (highly regarded)
- A commitment to inclusion, respect, and culturally safe practice
Why La Trobe
- Work at a values-led, globally recognised university
- Play a meaningful role in shaping a safe and supportive student environment
- Collaborate with passionate, purpose-driven colleagues
- Access flexible work arrangements and strong staff benefits
- Contribute to real impact across students, staff and the wider community
Diversity and Inclusion
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful environment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Safety and Compliance
This role requires a valid Working with Children Check and a strong commitment to child safety, integrity and ethical practice.
Expression of Interest / Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
How to Apply
Please submit:
- A current CV
- A cover letter (2 page maximum)
- A separate document addressing each of the Essential Criteria as outlined in the position description
Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On-site child care
- Flexible work options
- Staff/family study discounts
- Bundoora campus welcome video Watch here
- More benefits
Closing date: 9 June 2026
Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Partner, Strategy and Senior Appointments
E: m.magaton@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
- Manager, Safer Community and Student Conduct.docx
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
La Trobe is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.
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Will report direct to me for a little while. Maybe leave as is so as not to confuse things whilst we settle down our resourcing?
