Equitable Learning Advisor

2 weeks ago


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

The Equitable Learning Advisor will provide guidance and advice on reasonable adjustments and equitable assessment arrangements for students with accessibility needs, long-term illnesses, and mental health conditions.

This includes assessing and clarifying the students' needs, circumstances, and options, as well as supporting and advising academic and teaching staff on the implementation of these adjustments and arrangements.

The incumbent will also be responsible for coordinating multi-disciplinary support for students with complex circumstances, referring them to other support services when needed.

The Advisor will encourage students to develop self-management skills and use assistive technologies to enhance their independence.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing guidance and advice on reasonable adjustments and equitable assessment arrangements
  • Assessing and clarifying students' needs, circumstances, and options
  • Supporting and advising academic and teaching staff on the implementation of adjustments and arrangements
  • Coordinating multi-disciplinary support for students with complex circumstances
  • Encouraging students to develop self-management skills and use assistive technologies

Requirements

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

  • Significant experience working with students with disabilities, long-term illnesses, and/or mental health conditions
  • Demonstrated ability to foster independence amongst tertiary students with disabilities, long-term illnesses, and/or mental health conditions
  • 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
  • Knowledge and understanding of inclusive practice approaches in teaching and assessment
  • Knowledge of disability-related legislation, particularly in relation to education
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict
  • Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively and efficiently under pressure
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to lead and adapt positively to constant change
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation

About RMIT University

RMIT University is a world-renowned institution dedicated to empowering students to access education, participate actively in the life of the University, and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation.

The University is committed to being a child-safe organisation and is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing its people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and the University strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.



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