Disability Inclusion Strategy Partner

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You'll find we're about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you'll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Disability Inclusion Strategy Partner to lead the development and delivery of our whole-of-organisation disability access and inclusion strategy. In this important role, you will facilitate the co-design of actions, drive capability building, and oversee reporting frameworks that support our commitment to disability inclusion.

You'll bring deep expertise and sound judgement to identify strategic risks and opportunities, ensuring our approach to disability inclusion is both progressive and sustainable. To achieve our strategic aims you will collaborate closely with Student Life and other key stakeholders across the university.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the University's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and project teams to drive inclusive initiatives and meet key milestones.
• Contribute to broader inclusion frameworks such as Athena Swan, relevant to disability inclusion.
• Design and implement capability building initiatives to enhance disability inclusion across the University.
• Review and improve policies, procedures, and reporting related to disability access and inclusion.
• Support staff networks and ensure compliance with relevant funding and reporting requirements.
• Provide high level secretarial support to the Disability Advisory Committee.

About you

• Hold postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field, and extensive experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• An understanding of disability, gained through personal experience or through close connection with individuals with disability, is highly valued in this role.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is fixed term opportunity for two years based at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 8 Salary – Base range - $113, $127, % super. Full package range - $133, $149,670.98.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know — we're committed to working with you to ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment process.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: 16th November @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all candidates. Our Talent Acquisition team is available to ensure your application experience is a positive one. Please don't hesitate to contact us via the contact details in the above advertisement if you have any queries regarding any adjustments you require for this process. This includes questions about accessibility or further information that you would like the hiring team to be aware of, for example, your personal pronouns or if you would like to be referred to by a different name than what was provided on your application.