Safety and security for Monash staff

Here at Monash, we expect our staff to conduct themselves with honesty, respect and fairness. We have high professional standards, and unacceptable behaviour in the workplace is not tolerated.

For more information about expected behaviour, ethical conduct and child safe standards, see our respectful and ethical conduct site.

Reporting unacceptable behaviour

You can report unacceptable behaviour by other staff members to the University – take a look at our raise a concern page for who you can contact.

If you experience concerning behaviour, you can contact the Safer Community Unit (SCU) for confidential advice and assistance – they can give you information about your safety, support and reporting options.

Gender-based violence

We’re committed to providing assistance to individuals impacted by gender-based violence (GBV).

Gender-based violence is any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats, based on gender and gender identity, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.

The following acts of harm and violence driven by gender inequality are recognised forms of gender-based violence:

• sexual harm
• family violence and intimate-partner violence
• stalking
• technology-facilitated abuse
• harassment, discrimination, bullying, and other forms of violence.

We recognise that disclosing and reporting gender-based violence can be difficult. Our trauma-informed and person-centred approach emphasises the safety and wellbeing of victim-survivors and addresses individual needs through various tailored support options.

SCU provides confidential advice and assistance to access safety measures, support services, and both formal and informal reporting options.

For more information, see our gender-based violence prevention and response policy suite.

Family violence

We recognise that if you’re experiencing family violence (or helping someone in this situation) it may affect your attendance or performance at work.

SCU can assist you to access special paid leave and other flexible work arrangements. We can also provide you with safety arrangements and referrals to support services.

For more information, see our Family Violence Support Procedure (pdf, 0.21 mb).

It can often be challenging to manage students who are behaving inappropriately. But as a staff member, it’s essential you intervene early to ensure other students and staff are protected.

What to do

If you see, experience or hear about any unacceptable behaviour, make a report to the Safer Community Unit – they’ll be able to give you advice and strategies to help:

• Phone: +61 3 9905 1599
• Email: safercommunity@monash.edu
• Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am – 5pm

Report an incident or concern

If you think someone is in danger of being hurt, call:

• Monash Security on 03 9905 3333 or 333 from a Monash phone (for immediate help on campus)
• 000 (for immediate help on or off campus).

You should also encourage students who have been affected by concerning behaviour to contact the Safer Community Unit and seek help and support.