Equitable Learning and Disability Support Advisor

Chisholm is seeking an experienced Equitable Learning & Disability Support Advisor for our Student Support & Engagement team.

BELONGING & INCLUSION

Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm's culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students and communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Equitable Learning & Disability Support Advisor, your key responsibilities include:

• Act as a thought leader and specialist context-relevant problem solver to support delivery departments and improve the student experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of assistive/adaptive technological aids and adaptive technology for people living with disability as well as other resources such as external disability support agencies, government departments and service organisations.
• Identify and source solutions to educator and delivery department problems in the form of theoretical, methodical and practical advice and support services as proactive support measures.
• Act as a thought leader and specialist context-relevant problem solver to support delivery departments and improve the student experience.
• Interpret and apply detailed knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines when advising teaching and professional staff of the needs of students living with disability.
• Liaise with representatives of Government Departments and external agencies as required to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide teaching areas with informal professional development and suggest strategies which will enhance Chisholm's capacity to respond ethically and appropriately to the learning needs of students with disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition in the overall context of equity and social justice legislation.

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated individual with extensive experience working in the field of equity and diversity, including an understanding of relevant legislation. You will have extensive knowledge of and commitment to anti-discrimination and equal opportunity legislation, particularly as it applies to people with disabilities.

You have well-developed communication and liaison skills applied in the context of supporting the learning needs of students with disabilities and have an appropriate understanding of the policy and legislative settings relating to the provision of support to students with disabilities.

Qualifications required for the role

• Post-secondary qualification, degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline with subsequent relevant experience.

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne's southeast and online.  We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people's unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education.
• Professional Development – continue to grow your career.
• Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners.
• State of the art facilities on our campuses.
• Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport.
• Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It's confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application

Important information about your application

Your application should include:

• a cover letter
• your resume
• contact details of three (3) referees.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

• Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
• Current valid Employee Working with Children Check
• Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
• Verified National Police Check.

Applications for this position close at 12.30 pm Monday 20 October 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Kerry Dent, Head of Student Support and Engagement at

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

Find out more about us by visiting us on our Website and social media sites.