Manager, Gender-based Violence Prevention and Compliance

About the role

RMIT is seeking a Manager, Gender-based Violence Prevention and Compliance for a full-time, fixed-term position until July 2028, based in the Melbourne CBD campus with hybrid working. The role leads the university's implementation of the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025 (the National Code), providing strategic leadership, project management, stakeholder engagement and compliance expertise so that RMIT meets its legislative and regulatory obligations and drives cultural and organisational change. It manages a diverse project portfolio and liaises with senior governance committees, internal and external stakeholders and sector partners.

Key responsibilities

• Manage RMIT's compliance with the National Code, including monitoring, gap analysis, solution development and reporting
• Coordinate implementation of the National Code within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards, and advise on gender equity and GBV legislation
• Support the planning and implementation of the Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response Plan 2026-29
• Chair and run the National Code Working Group, including governance, action tracking and cross-functional delivery
• Lead the development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines aligned with the National Code
• Set up and maintain processes for compliance tracking, evaluation and annual reporting
• Collaborate with the Prevention and Respect and Safer Community teams, and review third-party arrangements with legal teams
• Represent RMIT in sector networks and external forums to share practice and contribute to policy development

Required profile

• Strong expertise in GBV prevention and response, with knowledge of relevant compliance and regulatory frameworks
• Background in government, higher education, large complex organisations, consulting or GBV/family violence organisations
• Demonstrated experience overseeing regulatory obligations, compliance and implementation
• Experience developing and implementing organisation-wide policies, procedures and strategies
• Postgraduate qualification in public health, health promotion, GBV, gender equity, social work or behavioural science, or equivalent experience
• Government or higher education experience highly relevant

Required skills

• Project management, strategy, risk, financial management and organisational change
• Stakeholder management and influence with senior leaders, government and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive reports, briefings and presentations

The appointment is subject to a Working with Children check and a National Police Check. Applications close 18 November 2026; applicants must complete a GBV declaration and preferred candidates undergo pre-employment background checks.