• Campus Location: Canberra, Australia
• Job No: APTAV101656#003
• Organise and facilitate services and adjustments for students with disability
• Provide expert advice on the implementation of Education Inclusion Plans
• Continuing, part time role (0.4FTE - 14 hours per week) role working on the Canberra campus

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

At ACU we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for everyone. At the same time, we are a university committed to standing for something clear. We stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Our Mission is at the heart of the University, and informs all our actions – integrating the dignity of the human person, the common good, and ethical and social justice considerations into student learning and teaching, research and service.

About the role:

As Access and Disability Advisor you will be is responsible for the administration, facilitation and coordination of educational adjustments for students with disability who register with the Access and Disability Service at ACU. The position reports to the National Manager, Access and Disability Service, who provides direction and supervision as required and is the discipline lead for Access and Disability Advisors. The position also works with other staff across the University.

More specifically the role entails:

• Organising and facilitating services and adjustments for students with disability, including interpreting reasonable educational adjustments.
• Developing and maintaining consultative and collaborative working relationships with academic staff across faculties and other organisational units.
• Delivering training and presentations to staff and students on disability awareness and/or assistive technologies, including workshops and presentations at Orientation, Open Days and Market Days.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with the university's record management and privacy policies.
• Delivering training and presentations to staff and students on disability awareness and or assistive technologies.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Trevor Ianna, National Manager, Access and Disability Service at: [email protected] using the subject line: Access and Disability Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $113,340 - $122,616 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $95,774 - $103,612 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: Staff Rewards; a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

This position requires a Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

A position description is attached.