Academic Accessibility Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time
About the Role

This is a Fixed Term position until 28/06/2024, offering Part Year with Early Dec to Mid Jan off. The salary for this role is HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements – Hybrid Ways of Working, 3 days in office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and advice on reasonable adjustments and equitable assessment arrangements for students with accessibility needs, long-term illnesses, and mental health conditions.
  • Assess and clarify the students' needs, circumstances, and options, fostering independence amongst tertiary students.
  • Determine reasonable adjustments, including the application of assistive technology, to support students with disabilities, long-term illnesses, and/or mental health conditions to succeed in their studies.
Requirements
  1. Significant experience working with students with disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.
  2. Demonstrated ability to foster independence amongst tertiary students with disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.
  3. Proven ability to assess the learning impacts of students with a broad range of disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions and determine reasonable adjustments.
  4. Knowledge and understanding of inclusive practice approaches in teaching and assessment.
  5. Knowledge of disability-related legislation particularly in relation to education.
  6. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
  7. Strong organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively and efficiently under pressure.
  8. Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to lead and adapt positively to constant change.
  9. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.
About RMIT University

RMIT University is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.



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