Job no: 577816
Work type: Full-time
Location: Flexible
Categories: Student Services
* Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
* Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
* HEW 8 $118,801 - $136, % Superannuation
As the Senior Coordinator, Faculty Access and Inclusion, you will be the key contact for faculty teaching and learning teams, sessional academics and professional staff to address disability-related planning and support. The role focuses on building disability confidence and capability within faculties to improve the experiences and knowledge of staff working with diverse cohorts, including students with disability.
Reporting to the Access and Inclusion Manager, the Senior Coordinator will:
* Produce and deliver capacity development activities and resources specific to supporting students with disability in coursework.
* Support faculty teams in implementing timely reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices to ensure equity in participation.
* Support faculty teams to partner with students with disability and establish communities of practice and working groups.
* Attend faculty meetings, planning days, committees and working groups as required.
* Evaluate the impact, effectiveness and sustainability of reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices within a faculty, school or course.
* Contribute to the development and review of Student Services and Student Access and Inclusion operational plans, policies, procedures and services, and lead designated projects related to teaching and learning.
* Ensure the implementation of all University and Government policies relevant to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff development and performance review.
To be successful, you'll have:
* Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications with extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training.
* Experience working with people with disability and/or lived experience.
* Experience with high-level negotiations and excellent communication skills.
* Knowledge of Disability Standards for Education and Disability Discrimination legislation.
* Ability to develop and deliver information, resources and training to build the capacity of others.
* Ability to work collaboratively with team members and key partners to achieve outcomes.
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Steven Morgan (Manager, Access and Inclusion) on
Applications for this position close on Sunday 2 November at 11:55pm.
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
Advertised: 17 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time