Disability Employment and Careers Project Officer

• Part-time (0.5FTE) contract until December 2026 | Based at our Bentley Campus
• $96,323 - $102,186 (G06) per annum (pro rata) + 17% superannuation
• Support students with disability to access meaningful employment opportunities

Job Reference:

Create pathways. Empower futures.

At Curtin University, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment and fulfilling careers. For students with disability, that pathway can sometimes include additional barriers, and we are committed to breaking them down.

We are excited to introduce a new position within our Recruit Curtin team: the Disability Employment and Careers Project Officer. This role will take the lead in designing and delivering initiatives that support students and graduates with disability to achieve their career aspirations.

Working in close collaboration with GradWISE, AccessAbility, industry partners, and advocacy organisations, you will help shape inclusive employment opportunities, contribute to Curtin's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2022–2030, and create programs that have a lasting impact beyond

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of employability initiatives tailored for students with disability.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues across Student Success, AccessAbility, and Faculties to ensure alignment and accessibility of programs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, government agencies, and advocacy organisations to create inclusive employment opportunities.
• Provide individualised career advice and connect students with resources and services to support their transition to work.
• Conduct project research, prepare business cases, and coordinate project planning, timelines and evaluation frameworks.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on student engagement, outcomes, and program effectiveness.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and empathetic professional who is passionate about equity and inclusion. To be successful, you will bring:

• A relevant qualification in education, human resources, social work, disability studies or a related field, and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience/ training.
• Strong relationship management and networking skills, with the ability to collaborate across students, staff, employers and advocacy groups.
• An understanding of issues facing students with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, especially in relation to accessing employment.
• Knowledge of the National Standard for Disability Services and the ability to apply relevant legislation and policy in practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt for diverse audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, respecting differences and supporting group goals.
• Research and analytical skills to inform evidence-based initiatives.

Desirable experience:

• Working in a similar role within the higher education sector.
• Knowledge of graduate recruitment processes and inclusive employment trends.
• Experience in disability employment or within the disability sector.

Role Requirements:

1. This role is being offered on a 0.5FTE part-time basis. Flexible rostered days are available; however working days over Monday-Wednesday are preferred.
2. You will require work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role to be considered
3. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page

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Join Us

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• CV and Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and addressing the selection criteria listed under "About You".

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday 21 September 2025 AWST

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.