Disability Inclusion Specialist

1 week ago

North Geelong, Victoria, Australia The Gordon Full time
About the Role

The Disability Inclusion Officer plays a pivotal role in ensuring students with disabilities, health conditions, or mental health challenges have equal access to education at The Gordon. This position requires collaboration with students, staff, and external support services to provide inclusive practices, facilitate reasonable adjustments, and negotiate alternative assessments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with The Gordon community to promote best practices in inclusion and accessibility.
  • Facilitate reasonable adjustments and alternative assessments to support student success.
  • Provide guidance and advice to prospective students on course requirements and application processes.
  • Engage with students regularly through face-to-face meetings, phone, or video consultations to ensure ongoing support.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including students, staff, and external support networks.
  • Liaise with external service providers to enhance student outcomes.
  • Deliver presentations at information sessions, promoting inclusive practices and available support services.
About You

To succeed in this role, you will need exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Your understanding of diverse learning needs, combined with strong relationship-building skills, will ensure positive outcomes for students. Experience working in education or disability support will be highly regarded.

Why Work with The Gordon

The Gordon is a dynamic and inclusive organisation that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As an employee, you will be part of a thriving community that is supportive, collaborative, and passionate about education. Your contributions will shape the future of education and empower students to reach their full potential.

Benefits
  • Work/life balance
  • Career growth
  • Professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Free (early bird) staff parking and close to public transport
  • The Culinary Collective, our own cafeteria, The Social Café and The Davidson Restaurant
Our Values

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities. Our values-driven organisation encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative, empowering team members to highlight each other's outstanding contributions.

Our Commitment to Safety

The Gordon is dedicated to the safety and welfare of all children and young people and prides itself on being a Child Safe organisation, aligning with the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards.

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