SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE
U.S. Marine Corps
Posted: February 20, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This role involves leading efforts to prevent sexual assault and support victims within a U.S.
Navy installation in Australia, including running training programs, coordinating with local agencies for victim care, and advising leaders on related policies.
It's ideal for someone with experience in victim advocacy or social services who is passionate about helping people in crisis and comfortable working in a military environment overseas.
The job requires strong organizational skills to manage programs and build partnerships effectively.
You will serve as a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATRO (SARC) in the US NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY STIRLING. The location for this position is Rockingham, Australia.
***See Additional Information section below for details*** https://www.cpf.navy.mil/About-Us/Organization/Total-Fleet-Force-Manpower-Personnel/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Program/ In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: - Knowledge of the DoD and DoN SAPR programs, along with local, state, federal laws, and military regulations and policies pertaining to sexual assault, victim advocacy , and other acts of interpersonal violence sufficient to plan, organize, implement, and carry out the components of an interpersonal violence prevention and response program.
- Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
The Secretary of Defense has ordered a department-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the DoD hiring freeze.
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