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.
Associate Director (Student Equity & Disability Services)
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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.
Associate Director (Student Equity & Disability Services)
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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.