Accessibility Adviser

20 hours ago


Joondalup, Australia Edith Cowan University Full time

$100,512 to $112,622 pa (HEW 7)
Fixed term (12 months), Full-time (0.8 FTE considered), Joondalup campus
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISER
ACCESS AND EQUITY
JOONDALUP CAMPUS
$100,512 to $112,622 PA (HEW 7)
12 MONTHS FIXED-TERM AVAILABLE, FULL-TIME OR 0.8FTE CONSIDERED
About us
Access and Equity plays a key role in the shared strategic goal of progressing equity, diversity and inclusion at Edith Cowan University. The area is responsible for providing high quality services to students, delivering enabling programs, and embedding evidenced-based equitable and inclusive practice across the institution.
The Access and Inclusion team provides expert support for students and staff in the management, administration and coordination of student equity, diversity and disability services. This involves supporting the participation and success of students who live with a permanent or temporary disability, medical or mental health conditions, or have primary carer responsibilities, as well as support for students who are neurodivergent. This role works closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders to support inclusion and collaboration with the goal of maximising retention, success and employability.
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Coordinator, Access and Inclusion, the Accessibility Adviser meets regularly with students who require educational adjustments or other arrangements to be made to enable them to participate in higher education on an equitable basis. Under broad direction and in alignment with relevant policies and legislation, the Accessibility Adviser determines support requirements and develops individualised Learning Access Plans with students, and collaborates with staff to understand implementation of Learning Access Plans.
The Accessibility Adviser also collaboratively develops and delivers coordinated group/cohort programs to enhance student success in higher education, as well as promoting the adoption of inclusive practice and universal design principles throughout the student lifecycle.
Working within a high functioning team, the Accessibility Adviser is expected to actively contribute to a quality student service culture, actively promote collaboration and information exchange within and across teams, maintain timely, accurate and complete records using administrative systems, and maintain knowledge of current best practice in the equity and disability fields.
The position has responsibility for monitoring compliance of equal opportunity legislation in the provision of services to students.
Key Criteria
Tertiary qualification in health sciences, social work, disability or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Demonstrated capability to deliver high quality, specialist support to individuals, with proven ability to identify and analyse required information to resolve complex problems.
Contemporary and comprehensive knowledge and experience working with relevant legislation, policies, processes and guidelines related to equity, diversity and disability and equal opportunity.
Strong organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to independently coordinate multiple processes, prioritise tasks, and work effectively and efficiently to deadlines and within relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a diverse range of people, and with ability to build rapport and form positive working relationships
Ability to influence the decisions, actions or perceptions of others and to be collaborative and collegial when doing so.
Relevant experience in the higher education sector and/or knowledge of working with an academic environment is highly desirable.
You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.
Travel between campuses is a requirement of the position.
Benefits & Remuneration
This full-time ongoing position attracts remuneration of $100,512-$112,622 pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.
ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.
ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.
For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.
Commitment to Equity and Diversity
If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, you can provide information in the Application Form or contact Fiona Navin (details below).
Contact
How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the key criteria listed above.
**Closing Date**:
Applications close on the Monday 21 April, 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.
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