We are currently looking for an Accessibility Officer to join Able Australia on a Fixed-term / Part-time basis, in Surrey Hills.

The role of Accessibility Officer – Vision, offers an opportunity to influence, inform and guide the activities of Able Australia.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and South East Queensland. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness. As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care in a long-term partnership with our clients and their loved ones, achieving ‘Better Days Every Day’.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists to join our team at Able Australia, in a fixed term / part time capacity.

As Accessibility Officer - Vision, you provide another level of quality assurance across the materials (written, spoken, visual) created by Able Australia, to ensure it meets accessibility standards. The expectation is that you will participate in the creation of accessible resources for people who are blind, deafblind or have low vision.

Responsibilities:

• Fixed term until 30th June 2023
• Part time (0.4 FTE) 15 hours a week.
• Converting documents from English into plain text
• Ensuring documents are accessible for people with deafblindness
• Making documents accessible in a range of formats for people with deafblindness including, but not limited to audio, plain language and braille (as required).

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

Essential:

• Experience and skills to work competently alongside people
• Well-developed communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to identify, measure and report on outcomes.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to liaise effectively with a wide range of clients and service providers.
• The ability to work autonomously and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Well-developed work organisation skills, the ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
• Knowledge of the NDIS Act 2013, Disability Act 2006 and other relevant legislation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable), NDIS Worker Screening Check, and the right to work in Australia

Highly regarded and desirable:

• Experience working with people living with a disability
• Experience working with people with deafblindness.
• A knowledge of a range of accessible formats

At Able Australia we offer:

• Opportunity to work for a growing organisation that demonstrates industry leadership
• Flexible starting times and working from home options offering a better work/life balance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
• Warm, caring and genuinely supportive team environment including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Attractive Salary packaging benefits.
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop and progress.

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this job along with your skills and experience. You will be requested to upload a copy of your NDIS Worker Screening Check (if available).

Early applications encouraged.

Please find the link for the position description here or see the attached document.

Please note, Able Australia is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and is compliant with public health orders regarding the COVID-19 Vaccine. You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position. Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment.

As part of the Able Australia’s recruitment and selection process, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable), NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia, Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and current professional registration.

If you have any further questions regarding the position or need to find out more, get in touch with Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected] using the subject line: Accessibility Officer - Vision enquiry via EthicalJobs.