• Make a your mark in this pivotal role
• Passionate and supportive team environment
• Commencing salary $69,560 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full-time and ongoing opportunity

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Access and Disability Officer is a crucial role in coordinating student support arrangement processes to ensure teaching departments understand the requirements of students with a disability. The position empowers student independence and self-advocacy to encourage independent learning using a person centred approach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide information, advice and guidance to students with disabilities.

• Promote disability support services and facilities for enrolled and prospective students with disabilities within the Institute at open days and other relevant events.
• Mentor, monitor and support the team of Education Access Workers.
• Participate in various disability related projects.
• Administer necessary supports and adjustments, including recommending, negotiating and/or organising/facilitating support services and adjustment, within budget constraints.
• Rostering of Education Access Workers and Auslan Interpreter bookings, ensuring students are advised of the arrangements in a timely and coordinated manner.
• Maintain accurate records and case notes.

Please view the position description for detailed duties and responsibilities required for the role.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Disability or similar discipline with relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated relevant experience preferably in disability services within the education sector and with a minimum experience of one year full time or part time equivalent in paid employment within the past five years.
• Knowledge of the emotional, physical and behavioural needs of people with disabilities, in a learning environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation pertaining to the rights of people who have a disability and the responsibilities of educational institutions.
• The ability to provide appropriate advice, support and referral services to students and staff with a wide range of disabilities, including mental health and medical conditions.
• High level of organisational and computing skills, including word-processing, database management, and accurate record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral and an ability to conduct seminars and workshops and/or training conducted by the Access & Disability Service as required.
• Demonstrated behaviours that align with the William Angliss Institute Values.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Learning and Development Programs and Opportunities
• Myki Commuter Club (Melbourne Campus)
• Onsite Medical Centre (Melbourne Campus)
• On Campus Café and Restaurant
• Novated leasing
• Employee Counselling Services
• Education Assistance and Study Leave Program
• Cultural and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people

HOW TO APPLY:

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Please include in your application:

• A current resume;
• A separate document addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria located in the position description. Please write one paragraph for each Key Selection Criteria, explaining how you meet the Selection Criteria based on your current/previous work and life experience.

Please note: this is a re-advertisement and therefore previous applicants need not apply. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For enquires regarding this role and/or you will require reasonable adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Paul Kloppenborg, Manager, Learning and Information Services, on (03) 9606 2235 or email at Paul.Kloppenborg@ angliss.edu.au using the subject line: Access and Disability Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

ABOUT US:

William Angliss Institute is Australia’s largest specialist centre for foods, tourism, hospitality and events education and training. The Institute operates locally and internationally, delivering short courses and VET in Schools through to Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Masters Programs across its Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and off-shore campuses and local and off-shore workplaces.

The Institute prides itself on its passionate and dedicated people who reflect the organisation’s values:

• Personal Responsibility
• Inspiration
• Empowerment
• Community
• Expertise

William Angliss Institute is a Child Safe organisation and the successful candidate will be required to submit an appropriate Working with Children Check card and National Police Check prior to commencement of employment.

The Institute is fully supportive of the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged.

The Institute is fully committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, ability sexuality, socio-economic status, gender identity or gender.