Assistive Technology Specialist
4 days ago
Full-time, Fixed-term position commencing January 2026 until December 2026
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About the role
As Assistive Technology Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting equitable access to learning and research by providing expert guidance, training, and support in the use of assistive technologies. This position ensures that students with disabilities have access to inclusive digital and physical learning environments, in alignment with RMIT's commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of assistive technology support to people with a disability.
Experience in delivering assistive technology applications and solutions that address the diverse needs of students or people with a disability.
Ability to apply critical thinking and data analysis skills to make informed recommendations for assistive technology purchase and implementation.
Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively, deliver solutions, use initiative, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
Experience in supporting the delivery of services to people with diverse needs.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively as a member of a team and to initiate, develop and negotiate effective relationships with clients, including staff and students.
Demonstrated ability to draw on data insights to inform reporting and service design.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the RMIT University Library
RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University's teaching, learning and research strategic goals. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, peer mentoring facilitation, advice and guidance for students' academic skill development. It provides accessible and inclusive resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University's archives and business information.
To support the goals and operations of the University, the Library is arranged into 4 main functional areas: Learning, Teaching and Research; Collections; Quality and Engagement; and Archives. The library increasingly delivers digital collections and services to maximize access by the RMIT user population.
At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from 4 locations: the Swanston Library; the Bundoora Library; the Carlton Library and the Brunswick Library and manages a Makerspace on the city campus. At RMIT Vietnam, the Library supports over 15,000 students from 2 locations: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. All libraries are networked for wireless. They provide flexible spaces for individual and group study, computer-equipped group study rooms and seminar rooms for academic and library research skills training.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Talent Team via email
Position Description - Assistive Technology Specialist
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Applications Close:23 Oct pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -
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