PRIMARY DETAIL
• From $104,726 - $113,545 (HEW Level 7) pro-rata, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Appointment Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term Contract until October 2024
• Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, Dharug land, North Ryde
THE ROLE
The Accessibility Advisor will provide specialist and escalated support and advice to students and to develop, schedule and facilitate adjustments and programs in multiple formats for students with accessability needs.
Reporting to the Manager - Accessibility, key accountabilities of this role include:
Assess and monitor reasonable adjustments for students with a disability that meet statutory requirements.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate and implement supports and programs for students with accessibility needs in multiple formats (e.g. individual, group, online, etc.).
Assist students with accessability needs in their development of skills utilising accessibility software and technologies.
Facilitate the development and oversee the implementation of Individual Educational Access Plans (IEAPs) for students with accessability needs and/or health conditions.
Collate, upload and maintain clinical records in line with privacy and confidentiality legislative and funding requirments, following all student consultations, in relevant clinical systems.
Identify the need for and refer clients to other relevant internal or external allied health or community services.
Identify, evaluate, escalate and report on potential risks in relation to students with accessibility needs.
Educate individuals and groups on biopsychosocial, health, participation and wellbeing issue
Identify, develop and implement improvements to work processes that increase effectiveness and efficiencies in relation to the provision of reasonable adjustments
Contribute to the development, implementation and/or improvements to administrative systems, processes and procedures on support services provided to students with a disability.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index, having recently earned a five-star rating in the QS World Rankings with the highest rating for employability. Take a look at the staff benefits on offer.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic (DVC-A) is the chief academic officer of the University and is the member of the University Executive with overall responsibility for the planning, quality and delivery of education provided to Macquarie's undergraduate and graduate students.
Within the DVC(A), the Dean of Students has overall responsibility for student support services and student experience including Student Engagement, Equity, Diversity and Belonging, Complaints and Misconduct and Student Wellbeing Services.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online and attach your resume and a separate cover letter that outlines how you meet to the selection criteria below:
Selection Criteria
Degree or equivalent experience in Health Services or related discipline.
Expertise in the delivery of disability, welfare/education or health/social sciences services to students
Expert knowledge of student accessability needs and issues and student wellbeing, student safety, equity and inclusion issues in the higher education sector
Knowledge of the Australian higher education system.
Significant experience executing student wellbeing projects and programs.
Experience providing excellence in wellbeing client/customer services to students
Experience contributing to continuous service improvement and transformation initiatives.
Experience managing, analysing and reporting on data and complex business processes.
Strong customer focus and ability to build and manage partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Specific Inquiries: Kelly Piper, Manager - Accessibility, [email protected]
General Inquiries: Bill Egarchos, HR Officer at [email protected]
Applications Close: Sunday, 31st March 2024, 11:59pm
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
31/03/2024 11:59 PMDiversity and Inclusion
Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.
Flexible Work
At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub .
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