Access and Inclusion Advisor

Continuing Full time, appointment 

Professional Level 6/7 salary $86,629 to $102,606 

Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave

Sydney Campus

Provide support services including Student Counselling, Access and Inclusion, and Student Advocacy for all CDU students.

About the Position

As an Access & Inclusion Advisor you will provide support services to ensure that prospective and current students with disability, health condition, caregiving responsibilities, and/or have something extenuating impacting their study, are afforded appropriate opportunities to enter and participate fully in their CDU experience. You will provide advice and information to staff and students regarding university policy, procedures, and relevant legislation as they relate to access and inclusion and will participate in the promotion and implementation of the Elite Athlete Program, which supports elite athletes to balance their elite sporting career and studies at CDU. You will also play an active role in student engagement and community building at the Sydney campus, undertaking outreach activities, maintaining inclusive resources, and collaborating with the Student Support team to develop and deliver workshops and initiatives that promote accessibility, equity, and inclusion across the campus.

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• A degree with subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education/training and/or experience in working with people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and ability to interpret relevant Federal and Territory legislation in relation to an educational context. Demonstrated ability to work within legislative, policy and procedural frameworks, including the ability to provide input into the development and an appropriate implementation of these frameworks.
• Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to work in an ethical and professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and within a small team environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency at word processing, electronic information management systems and databases and the ability to use those programs to source and coordinate information.
• A sound knowledge of the University's Equal Opportunity and Occupational Health and Safety principals and demonstrated ability to implement policies and procedures in this regard

Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 7

• A relevant tertiary degree with at least four (4) years subsequent relevant experience in Disability.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of government policies, programs and initiatives about people with disabilities, and the ability to interpret and ensure compliance with Federal and Territory legislation relevant to people with disabilities to an educational context.
• Proven commitment to continuous improvement of operations and the ability to lead and adapt positively to change.
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions in complex student cases, particularly in cases of reasonable adjustments and to communicate these decisions and their rationale effectively to stakeholders.

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.

First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.  

For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit

Remuneration

Appointment to this role will be at Professional Level 6/7 and the base salary will be in the range $86,629 to $102,606 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $101,355 to $120,049 per annum including 17% superannuation.

What's in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people's lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• State-of-the-art facilities in Sydney CBD
• 17% superannuation
• Up to four weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply

All applications must be received online via the 'apply' button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Julia Ash on email

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU's Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on or email

Diversity and Inclusion

At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We're about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Wednesday 22 October 2025.