Disability Transition Officer

1 month ago

Preston, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time

**POSITION NUMBER**

3838
- **DEPARTMENT**

Student Services
- **ROLE TYPE**

Non-teaching
- **JOB TYPE**

Full time
- **CONTRACT**

Fixed term
- **LOCATION**

Preston
- **APPLICATIONS CLOSE**

30 May 2024**DISABILITY TRANSITION OFFICER**:

- **Full Time Role Open to Job Share 2x 0.5FTE**:

- **Fixed Term contract until 31 December 2027**:

- **Annual Salary of $70,255 - $75,579 + Super**:

- **Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Preston Campus. We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café & restaurant with a gym facility, hair salon & we are only a short walk to Preston market.**

**About the Organisation**:
Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

**About the Role**:
The role of the Disability Transition Officer is to provide personalised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school (including specialist schools and alternate education settings) to Melbourne Polytechnic. Working within a ‘Team Around the Learner’ framework this position is responsible for the guidance and monitoring of students throughout their first 90 days of enrolment. The role will partner with secondary schools to develop understanding of the TAFE environment and share transition best practice within the Victorian TAFE Network.

**Duties**:
For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the **position description**.

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Demonstrated understanding of the experiences that young people with a disability, mental health and/or medical condition may have during educational and life transitions.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver information, resources and training to build the capacity of others in support of people with a disability undertaking educational and life transitions.
- Strong communication skills - including written and spoken communication.
- Strong interpersonal skills - especially in the context of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Possess knowledge of Reasonable Adjustments in the context of higher education, the ability to solve problems independently, make decisions, and collaborate when necessary.

**How to Apply**:

- Current CV
- Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the **position description**)

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

**Recruitment Agencies**:
Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

**Diversity and Inclusion**:

- Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm._

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