Disability Transition Officer

• Part-time, Fixed Term position until December 2027

• Salary Level HEW 6  + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You
As the Disability Transition Officer you will provide one-to-one specialised and intensive support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school (including specialist schools and alternate education settings) to RMIT Vocational Education (VE). Working within a ‘Team Around the Learner’ framework you will be responsible for case management of students throughout their first 90 days of enrolment.

You will be partnering with secondary schools to develop understanding of the TAFE environment and share transition best practice within the Victorian TAFE Network. As part of the broader Student Equity & Inclusion group, you will work alongside RMITs Equitable Learning and Accessibility team and report directly to the Manager, Equitable Learning and Accessibility.

To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:

• Demonstrated understanding of the experiences that young people with a disability, mental health and/or medical condition may have during educational and life transitions

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver information, resources and training to build the capacity of others in support of people with a disability undertaking educational and life transitions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - especially in the context of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders

• Knowledge of Reasonable Adjustments in the context of tertiary education, and the ability to solve problems independently, make decisions, and collaborate when necessary

• We strongly encourage people with lived experience of disability and/or neurodiversity to apply for this position.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

Education Portfolio

The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the RMIT student experience. The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the student experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.

The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering students to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for students is a priority for the University.

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.

We recognise that a written application does not suit everyone. If an alternative application process will support you to demonstrate your suitability for the role better, please contact Lara Rafferty at the email address below to discuss options.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Lara Rafferty via email [email protected]u   

Position Description: Disability Transition Officer

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Applications Close:
2 May 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT 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 Isla n der 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. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

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