Accessible Information Writers

Scope; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability support organization is looking for an Accessible Information Writer. This role involves developing accessible written content for individuals with low English literacy and translating complex information into Easy English. Applicants should have a relevant tertiary qualification and proven communication experience, particularly in the disability or community sector. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and access to exclusive benefits.

Benefits

Access to exclusive benefits platform

Cashback, vouchers, discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience producing quality communications for identified audiences.
• Experience within the disability and/or community sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop written content for various mediums.
• Translate complex information into Easy English.
• Deliver face-to-face online training sessions.

Skills

Quality communication production

High understanding of language and literacy

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in writing, editing or relevant field

Job description

About Scope

Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

About Your Role

Scope has two exciting and unique opportunities for an Accessible Information Writer to work within our Scope Access Services.

In this role, you will produce quality accessible written information for people with low English literacy across Australia,

Your Key Focus

• Develop written content for various mediums including websites, brochures, training materials and grant applications
• Provide information, advice and consultancy to cross-service and other Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre (CIRC) Teams
• Translate complex written information into Easy English and plain language, in-line with Scope’s best practice standards
• Deliver face-to-face online training sessions
• Update and implement processes to provide customers with responsive and professional service

What We Look For

• Proven experience in the production of quality communications that meet the needs of identified audiences
• High understanding of language and literacy
• Tertiary qualification in writing, editing or other relevant communications field
• Exceptional communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement
• Experience working within the disability and/or community sector

We are committed to filling this role quickly. Applications for this role will close on 13/10/2025, but we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

Scope as an Employer

At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more.

Scope is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs, please email [e-mail]

Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose!

Note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.