Disability Jobs at Australian Universities

Dates

Opening Date: 13-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Location

Adelaide, South Australia, 5005 Australia

Salary

(HEO8) $110,291 - $123,734 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the operational and strategic leadership of Disability Support.
Operational management of Disability Advisors and Senior Disability and Disability Support Officer staff.
Ensure the provision of comprehensive, responsive, and effective Disability Support service to all enrolled students.
Oversee services for students at risk of discrimination.
Ensure the University meets its commitments under the Disability Standards for Education Act 2005 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
Drive the strategic development and execution of the University’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in providing successful operational management in a Human Services setting, in the areas of access, inclusion and wellbeing.
A sound knowledge of disability legislation including its specific relevance to education providers.
Demonstrated experience in service coordination and leading a team.
Demonstrated experience in successfully building teams with a positive future focused culture, driven by outstanding service outcomes through service innovation and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the wide range and complex needs of students with disabilities within a tertiary education setting.
Knowledge and understanding of professional practice expectations related to record keeping and confidentiality.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and administrative skills and capacity to meet competing and demanding deadlines.
Knowledge of disability-based community services and resources.
This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

Benefits

Salary packaging
Flexible work arrangements
High quality professional development programs and activities
On-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Notes

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact Vicky McCoy, Associate Director Wellbeing & Access, Student Life.

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Dates

Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

SM1 competitive salary plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Operational leadership of the Student Equity & Disability Services team, spanning both emerging initiatives and the delivery of ‘business as usual’ services.
Contribute to the delivery of relevant SEDS Review Action Plan, particularly those that sit within SEDS or require SEDS to collaborate with other areas including student services and faculties.
Enable the design, development and delivery of new/refreshed SEDS services and initiatives that support commencing and current students to feel welcomed and supported to register with SEDS, and to enact with faculties their Academic Adjustment Plans.
Facilitate opportunities for the co-design and evaluation of SEDS’ services, particularly with students and staff with lived experience of disability.
Involved in the roster for out-of-hours student welfare matters.

Requirements

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Demonstrated experience in leading transformational change including the design, delivery and evaluation of services, ideally in a student-focused or similar environment.
Demonstrated experience leading teams at a senior level, including project teams that draw together people from a range of operating environments.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

People with lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply, however it is not an essential selection criteria of the role.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Dates

Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 28-Sep-2024

Location

Melbourne

Salary

Not Available

Responsibilities

Delivery of course material
Assessing students
Supervision of students enrolled in selected courses
Participation in the program’s continuing review of course content and development
Delivery and teaching methods review
Participation in relevant activities to ensure vocational competence

Requirements

TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or enrolled to complete)
Demonstrated experience of teaching in Vocational Education is desirable
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
Experience in competency-based assessment
Skilled in diagnosing learning problems in students

Benefits

Flexible hours per week
Opportunity to work in a reputable educational institution
Engagement with industry and community

Notes

Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children Check
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer

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Dates

Opening Date: 06-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

Parkville, Victoria, Australia

Salary

SM1 competitive salary plus 17% super

Responsibilities

Operational leadership of the Student Equity & Disability Services team, spanning both emerging initiatives and the delivery of ‘business as usual’ services.
Contribute to the delivery of relevant SEDS Review Action Plan, particularly those that sit within SEDS or require SEDS to collaborate with other areas including student services and faculties.
Enable the design, development and delivery of new/refreshed SEDS services and initiatives that support commencing and current students to feel welcomed and supported to register with SEDS, and to enact with faculties their Academic Adjustment Plans.
Facilitate opportunities for the co-design and evaluation of SEDS’ services, particularly with students and staff with lived experience of disability.
Involved in the roster for out-of-hours student welfare matters.

Requirements

A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Demonstrated experience in leading transformational change including the design, delivery and evaluation of services, ideally in a student-focused or similar environment.
Demonstrated experience leading teams at a senior level, including project teams that draw together people from a range of operating environments.

Benefits

Generous leave provisions
Salary packaging
Health and well-being services
Discounts on graduate courses

Notes

People with lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply, however it is not an essential selection criteria of the role.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Dates

Posted 17 Days Ago

Responsibilities

This position leads a team of staff and student aids and manages the Equitable Learning and Accessibility (ELA) service for RMIT Vietnam.
The Manager supervises complex case management for registered students and has accountability for budget, reporting, and operations of the ELA service.
The Manager is a discipline leader and effects organizational change through the University’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Framework (IDEA) with a focus on students with diverse conditions/disability.

Requirements

Master's or PhD in social work, education, psychology or disability-related field preferred.
Five years of experience in a related role required.
High-level conceptualisation and planning skills with a proven ability to identify current and emerging issues affecting students with disability.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package in USD (for expatriate candidates) or VND (for Vietnamese candidates).
Relocation allowance package up to USD $6,000 with support to relocate overseas candidate (and family) from home location to Vietnam for expatriates applying outside Vietnam.
One-way flight from home location to Vietnam for staff and immediate dependents.

Notes

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent, as outlined in the Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding Guidelines).

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Dates

Opening Date: 30-Aug-2024
Closing Date: 29-Sep-2024

Location

Sydney, NSW

Salary

$47.09 per hour + 17% Super and leave loading

Responsibilities

Work in teams with project managers and project officers in Health Services, Resources, and Research and Data.
Co-develop project plans.
Co-design different parts of projects.
Make accessible documents and resources to ensure understanding.
Test documents and resources for clarity and confusion.
Provide suggestions to improve documents and resources.

Requirements

Lived experience of intellectual disability.
Passion for improving healthcare for people with intellectual disability.
Understanding and/or experience of working in projects and with project teams.
Confidence to ask questions and share ideas with others.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Good organization and time management skills.
Ability or interest to learn some computer skills.

Benefits

Flexible hours (1-3 days per week).
Support from a Workplace Support Officer.

Notes

Visa Sponsorship is not available for these roles.
Contact for application assistance: Patsie Frawley – patsie.frawley@unsw.edu.au, Phone: (02) 93482501.

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Dates

Opening Date: 11-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024

Location

Flexible, Australia

Salary

$73,350 - $80,065 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Responsibilities

Collaborate and provide high-level research administration support to the Chief Investigator/Research Team
Support collection and analysis of data, interviewing, transcription, literature review and facilitating related activities
Work with research academic staff in the delivery of the research project, including the implementation of research quality control systems and procedures
Support researchers by assisting in the preparation of applications, Budgeting tasks and reporting and in the preparation of internal and external reports associated with the project
Utilise the research specific IT systems and applications to assist with research and analysis, including NVivo and EndNote
Source and analyse data and provide findings in assisting the achievement of research project outcome.

Requirements

A degree in a relevant area, from a recognised university with experience as a research administrator OR an appropriate combination of experience and training
Demonstrated experience conducting research tasks - editing, literature reviews, preparing research reports within a university or tertiary environment
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills with proven ability to effectively analyse information and produce clear, succinct reports and documents
Well-developed analytical skills, with the ability to interpret legislative and University policies and procedures, investigate research opportunities and decipher funding requirements.
Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of dealing with research related activities, in particular research with people with disability and/or in co-design. (Desirable)

Benefits

Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave
Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career
An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Notes

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Louisa Smith, Senior Lecturer, Disability and Inclusion on louisa.smith@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD Research Assistant_563980.pdf

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Dates

Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
Closing Date: 10-Oct-2024

Location

Melbourne CBD campus, may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

Salary

Salary HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Responsibilities

Line management and mentorship for the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) team, consisting of about 9 Advisors and 2 casual staff.
Ensure a high standard of advice for both students and educators.
Oversee a quality evaluation framework and manage the allocation of complex cases.
Work in a collaborative leadership team environment alongside a peer senior coordinator.
Coordinate the University’s responses to urgent support needs and provide specialised guidance on complex disability matters.
Monitor service effectiveness through data collection and analysis, sharing insights with management to enhance overall support.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing disability services, preferably within a dual sector education environment.
Experience leading a team that manages complex cases and coordinating communication with all relevant stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative team environment.
Capacity for analytical and conceptual thought in developing new initiatives and providing innovative solutions.
Strong interpersonal and resilience skills to respond calmly to people under stress and deescalate situations effectively.
High level communication skills and report provision.
Skills in building and maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.

Benefits

Full-time, Continuing position.
Flexible Working Arrangements.

Notes

Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation.

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