About the Role
Join Swinburne Universitys AccessAbility Services and help create an inclusive, supportive environment for students with diverse needs. As an AccessAbility Adviser, you will coordinate, deliver, and oversee tailored support services for students across Higher Education, Vocational Education, Swinburne Online, and Open Universities Australia.
Your role will involve negotiating and monitoring reasonable adjustments, collaborating with academic and administrative staff, and ensuring the smooth delivery of services. You will manage resources, maintain the client database, and facilitate training for staff on accessibility best practices. Youll also advocate for the universitys AccessAbility Action Plan and provide guidance on relevant legislation to promote a culture of inclusion.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' success, while working in a supportive, flexible environment that values professional development and work-life balance. Join us in supporting a more inclusive future at Swinburne!
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation pertaining to the rights of people living with disability and the responsibilities of educational institutions.
- Demonstrated skill in computerised data management, accurate data entry and record keeping
- Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of clientele, to negotiate on disability support or reasonable adjustment issues and to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and advanced communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to conduct seminars and workshops to students and staff.
Please see the Position Description for the full list of required experience, knowledge and attributes
Qualifications
A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience and / or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.
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For more information about the role, please email
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au Applications Close: Sunday 8 December 2024, at 11.30pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our
Equity & Diversity website.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburnes Disability Confident Recruitment at
DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact
talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our
RAP Reconciliation Action PlanVictorias Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victorias Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant
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