AccessAbility Advisor<!---->

The University of Newcastle, Australia

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Callaghan, NEW SOUTH WALES
Job Type: FullTime

  • Make a meaningful impact
  • Diverse role with opportunities to further enhance your skills
  • Fast paced role in a dynamic and supportive team

Be challenged and imagine with us

We are a leading institution committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. Our AccessAbility team plays a crucial role in ensuring that students with disabilities and medical conditions receive the support they need to succeed academically and personally. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate AccessAbility Advisor to join our team.

As an AccessAbility Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. By providing personalized support and advocating for their needs, you will empower students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

You will work closely with colleagues from Student Wellbeing, including Counselling and Psychological Services, Campus Care and Student Advocacy, to ensure a holistic approach to student support. Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Working effectively as a member of the AccessAbility team to provide timely support for students with disabilities and medical conditions.
  • Contributing to the case management of students with complex support needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic support.
  • Developing individualized adjustment plans for students living with disabilities, ensuring a customer-focused approach and promoting continuous improvement.
  • Providing clinical advice to students, academics, and professional staff based on industry standards.
  • Collaborating with faculties and schools to optimize the learning experience and success of students with disabilities.
  • Developing partnerships and maintaining networks with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure students receive appropriate support and referrals.
  • Participating in major events and activities related to promotion, recruitment, enrolments, and graduation ceremonies as required. 

With your clinical expertise and background in supporting students with a disability you will have the chance to further enhance your skills while contributing to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to support students succeed I their studies.

This Fixed Term position is full time, at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level until June 2025 and will be based at Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities. 

For more information click here – Our Uni . 

About the Unit

The Student Wellbeing unit is tasked with ensuring that students have access to an integrated and coordinated program of support and risk management for non-academic matters. The focus of this unit is on providing health, wellbeing, and mental health services and support for students, along with support for AccessAbility and Equity initiatives to help students navigate a smooth and successful journey throughout their studies.

What we offer

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

  • The remuneration for this position is from $$95,822 - $107,800 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
  • Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
  • 17% super and salary packaging
  • Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
  • Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
  • Wellbeing programs

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting students with disabilities to succeed, we encourage you to join our team and help us create a more inclusive and accessible learning environment for all. 

Your next steps 

Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role. 

If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application. 

Your application must include: 

·      Your resume

·      A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity

·      A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below: 

  • Relevant degree (including but not limited to Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education) and extensive relevant experience; or a combination of relevant experience and/or education and training
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain an environment that empowers students and promotes positive behaviours, positive learning, skills development and independence
  • Demonstrated understanding of disability legislation and related issues within an educational environment
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working
  • Experience in dealing effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, public speaking and presenting information in an accessible format
  • Ability to identify, establish and manage positive working relationships with relevant groups, partner organisations and other key stakeholders
  • Commitment to the provision of ‘best practice’ in relation to students with a disability within the higher education environment and to the development of students as independent learners
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience of adaptive technology, inclusive teaching principles and practices and development of students living with a disability as independent learners

    • Previous experience in a clinical environment would be highly regarded.

    Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.

    Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).

    For specific position enquiries, please contact Tim Roberts, Senior Manager, AccessAbility and Support on (02)49217719 or via [email protected]

    Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected]

    Closing date: Sunday 10th March 2024 at 11.59pm AEST

    We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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