The Opportunity Are you passionate about empowering students and driving inclusive change?
Monash University is seeking a Disability Officer to support accessibility and student success at Clayton campus.
The Disability Officer manages a full-time caseload of students, including those identified as 'at risk', providing tailored support and fostering independence and self-advocacy across the student community.
The Disability Officer contributes to innovation by researching and recommending cutting-edge technologies to enhance academic support.
Collaboration with colleagues, sharing expertise and contributing to operational planning is a core part of elevating service delivery and informing the future of Disability Support Services.
This job is a chance to transform lives, influence policy and be part of a team that's redefining what inclusive education looks like.
To be successful the ideal candidate will have: A solid understanding of Commonwealth and State anti-discrimination legislation and a commitment to access and equity for people underrepresented in higher education A growth mindset and dedication to staying up to date with industry standards through relevant professional development and training Experience assessing and coordinating reasonable adjustments to enable success in higher education Proven ability to confidently engage with staff across the University and external organisations - negotiating, influencing and building strong partnerships around disability support High level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to tailor content to a wide range of audiences A collaborative and self-directed approach to work, comfortable working in a team or independently.
You'll bring excellent organisational skills, with the ability to set priorities, manage time effectively, meet deadlines and maintain strong attention to detail and accuracy.
About Monash University At Monash, work feels different.
There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise.
That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments.
This includes supporting parents.
To Apply To apply, simply submit your CV along with a cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing your suitability for the role.
Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash.
If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries : Ms Amber Elliott, Director, Access, Inclusion and Success, *************** Position Description : Disability Officer