The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, New South WalesSimilar Jobs
Closing: 14-Nov-2024
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 24-Oct-2024
Closing Date: 14-Nov-2024
Location
Kensington, New South Wales
Salary
$85,717 + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Responsibilities
Developing accessible resources
Supporting staff with intellectual disability
Offering pre- and post-meeting support for Council and Committee members
Supporting people in external focus groups and workshops to gather insights and foster community involvement
Ensuring that inclusive practices are integrated into all aspects of the Centre’s work.
Requirements
Relevant qualification and relevant experience in educating or supporting people with intellectual disability, including people with complex support needs, in a workplace environment.
Well-developed interpersonal skills, including experience in providing mentoring to people with emotional and social support needs.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including with people who experience communication impairments and have emotional support needs.
Experience in developing Plain Language and Easy Read resources
Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated experience supporting and contributing to projects and initiatives.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
Notes
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)Kensington, New South WalesSimilar Jobs
Closing: 03-Nov-2024
Expired
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 18-Oct-2024
Closing Date: 03-Nov-2024
Location
Kensington, New South Wales
Salary
$100 K- $107 K pro rata (based on experience) + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Responsibilities
Provide technical and research assistance to senior research staff.
Collaborate with team members, including individuals with intellectual disabilities, to ensure inclusive and effective research practices.
Contribute valuable knowledge and expertise to the research team.
Revise cardiometabolic health guidelines for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Requirements
Honours degree or equivalent in Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related discipline, or equivalent level of knowledge through education, training or experience.
Knowledge of and experience with the health care needs of people with intellectual disability, particularly in relation to cardiometabolic health and its determinants.
Experience working with and/or supporting people with lived experience of intellectual disability.
Knowledge of research methods, particularly conducting and designing literature reviews, developing research projects and reporting against milestones.
Experience with computer systems and applications for literature reviews, statistics programs, referencing programs, and Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to maintain effective stakeholder relationships while exercising discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and also take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
Understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values, along with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
Benefits
17% Superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working
Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
Access to lifelong learning and career development
Progressive HR practices
Notes
To be successful, candidates must hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
The University of MelbourneParkville, Victoria, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
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.
The University of MelbourneParkville, Victoria, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 22-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
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.
The University of AdelaideAdelaide, South Australia, 5005 AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 29-Sep-2024
Expired
Job Summary
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.