Access and Inclusion Advisor

• Based in the Student Engagement Unit at the City West campus
• Full-time, fixed-term contract until February 2027
• Starting Salary: $103,583 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About you

You are a passionate advocate for inclusion, leading with fairness, empathy and integrity. You build strong relationships through excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are service-focused, driven by student outcomes, and stay current with best practices in disability, equity and access.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager: Access and Inclusion, you will ensure UniSA students with disabilities or health conditions receive equitable access and support. You will determine reasonable adjustments, advise staff on inclusive practices, and contribute to team resources and service improvements. You will also influence related projects across the student services portfolio.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To be successful you will need

• Tertiary qualifications in disability, education or human services
• Experience supporting people facing barriers to inclusion, with assessment and strategic planning skills
• Knowledge of disability legislation and ability to contribute to policy and projects
• Strong interpersonal, written and team collaboration skills
• Understanding of access and inclusion in higher education settings

Why join us?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A variety of leave arrangements

Be part of a University for the future

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on or via email at using job reference number 7411.

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 9 November 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.