Disability Inclusion Officer

$78,122 to $83,948 p.a plus Superannuation
- Full Time Ongoing
- For further details contact Tammy Corless on +61 3 5225 0907

**About the Role**:
The Disability Inclusion Officer (DIO) plays a key role in supporting students with disabilities, health conditions, or mental health challenges to access and engage in their education at The Gordon. Working closely with students, staff, and external support services, the DIO ensures equitable access to learning by advising on best inclusive practices, facilitating reasonable adjustments, and negotiating 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.
- 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.

**Employment Opportunity**: Full Time Ongoing

**Salary**: $78,122 to $83,948 p.a plus Superannuation
- Superannuation is paid at the current superannuation guarantee rate_.

**Why work with The Gordon?**
The Gordon, one of the largest regional TAFEs in Victoria, is a dynamic and inclusive organisation. When you join us, you will be joining 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.

As an employee of The Gordon, you will have access to:

- 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

**We are the Gordon** | **We bring our best** | **We create the future** | **We are student minded***
As a values-driven organisation, The Gordon encourages employee celebration with a dynamic Values Recognition initiative. This program empowers team members to highlight each other's outstanding contributions, offering timely and impactful feedback that resonates throughout the year.

Our people thrive in a diverse and vibrant environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe. We provide a workplace of equal opportunity, accessible to everyone, regardless of ability, where everyone has the right to be themselves and, where our diversity is a catalyst for the experiences of our community.

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

**Why consider relocating to Geelong?**
Nestled alongside a beautiful coastline and on the threshold of the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, Geelong offers an ideal setting for achieving a harmonious work-life balance. Whether you’re in search of an inner city, coastal, suburban or rural home, Geelong has a range of housing options to suit your preferences.

Boasting a lively events calendar, recreational opportunities for the sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike, Geelong consistently delivers a diverse range of events rich in arts, music, sports, and culture. These experiences are complemented by a variety of dining establishments, ranging from cosy cafes to upscale restaurants with great meals to savour.

Geelong provides the perfect synergy between your professional endeavours and personal pursuits, all while enjoying a vibrant tapestry of events and dining experiences.

**Enquiries**:

- Job specific_: Tammy Corless, Manager Student Wellbeing and Inclusion on +61 3 5225 0907
- Application enquiries_: Careers & Talent on +61 3 5225 0870

**Application requirements**:
Applications _must _include a Cover Letter addressing the Key Requirements of the position, a current Resume, and any additional supporting documentation that outlines your skills, experience and suitability for the position.

This position requires a current Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

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