Accessability Adviser

Swinburne University of Technology; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Parental leave

Staff discounts (Medibank, Swinburne/C

Job summary

Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne's Hawthorn campus invites applications for an AccessAbility Adviser. You will assess, coordinate and deliver reasonable adjustments for students, working with staff and external providers to ensure accessible learning.

The role reports to the Team Leader, AccessAbility Services, and involves training, data management and advising across the university, with a focus on compliance with state and Commonwealth legislation and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth disability legislation.
• Data entry and record-keeping skills with accuracy.
• Ability to negotiate disability support or reasonable adjustment with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication for seminars and workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate reasonable adjustments for students across Swinburne services.
• Deliver, coordinate and administer services for students requiring adjustments.
• Monitor resources, maintain client database, and provide ad hoc training.
• Advise and guide the wider university community on AccessAbility Services.

Skills

Disability law

Data management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

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• Join the AccessAbility team at Swinburne University
• Full time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 6 salary + 17% superannuation

About the Role

The AccessAbility Adviser is responsible for assessing, delivering, coordinating and administering services for students who require reasonable adjustments in accordance with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation. AccessAbility Services supports students across all areas of Swinburne, including Higher Education (HE), Vocational Education (VE), Swinburne Online (SOL) and Open Universities Australia (OUA).

Reporting to the Team Leader, AccessAbility Services, the Adviser works collaboratively with academic and professional staff across the University, external service providers and the broader community to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services within available resources. The role involves negotiating and monitoring reasonable adjustments with students to support their access to and participation in tertiary education, enhance educational opportunities and promote positive graduate outcomes.

The Adviser is also responsible for monitoring financial and other resources, maintaining and utilising the client database, and facilitating ad hoc training sessions. In alignment with the University's AccessAbility Action Plan and relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, the role promotes AccessAbility Services and provides advice and guidance to the wider University community.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation pertaining to the rights of people living with disability and the responsibilities of educational institutions
• Demonstrated skill in computerised data management, accurate data entry and record keeping
• Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of clientele, to negotiate on disability support or reasonable adjustment issues and to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal and advanced communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to conduct seminars and workshops to students and staff

Qualifications

A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience and / or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page!

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

Applications Close: Sunday 22 November 2026, 11pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Swinburne is proud to be recognised as an AWEI Gold Employer, reflecting our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where LGBTQIA+ employees, students and communities can thrive.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [e-mail] or call [phone]. Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [e-mail].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.

As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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