Case Manager, Accessibility

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

The Australian National University is seeking a Case Manager, Accessibility to provide expert assessment and coordination of educational supports for students with disabilities. You will develop Education Access Plans, ensure accommodations meet standards, and advocate for students to strengthen support services across the university.

You will hold qualifications in healthcare or disability-related fields and work to foster inclusive practices, collaborating with the Experience, Wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Qualifications in healthcare or disability-related field.
• Experience in education environment preferred.
• Knowledge of accessible technologies advantageous.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and equity.

Responsibilities

• Develop Education Access Plans for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate accommodations and supports with Education Standards.
• Promote universal design and accessible practices across the university.
• Collaborate with Colleges, staff and partners to improve services.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Inclusive practice

Education accessibility

Education

Occupational Therapy

Social Work

Speech Pathology

Physiotherapy

Nursing

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Specialist)
Salary package: $100,847 - $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed term (August 2027)

Position Description and Selection Criteria, please visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document:http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/564265?lApplicationSubSourceID=

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Position overview

The Case Manager, Accessibility provides expert functional assessment and coordination of educational supports for students with disabilities. The role develops Education Access Plans, ensures accommodations align with the Disability Standards for Education 2005 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, and works collaboratively across the University to promote inclusive practice. The Case Manager advocates for students with disabilities and those with caring responsibilities to strengthen support services, and contributes to service monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement.

You will hold relevant qualifications in healthcare or disability-related field (Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Nursing). Experience working in an education environment will be highly regarded, as will knowledge of accessible technologies. In this role, you will draw on your expertise to work with a diverse student population. This includes a focus on enhancing the quality of support services for students with disability, ensuring inclusivity, and fostering an environment that promotes equitable opportunities for academic success. As part of our diverse Health and Wellbeing teams, you will help make a positive impact on the lives of students.

The Accessibility team plays a vital role in fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning environment for all students. Through collaboration with colleges, staff, and university partners, the team ensures that students with disability and, carers of people with disability, receive the accommodations, support, and resources they need to fully participate in academic and university life. By developing education access plans, promoting universal design, advocating for accessibility, and guiding the university community in best practices, the team helps remove barriers and enhances the holistic student experience. Their work is central to upholding the university’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and student success.

The Experience, Wellbeing and Inclusion Division is within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) Portfolio. The Division provides a range of support, enrichment, and advisory services to help students to achieve their university education goals. We support students living both on and off campus, undergraduate and post-graduate, and strive to ensure high quality and responsive services are delivered effectively to students from all backgrounds.

For further information please contact Beatrice Hannah, E: [e-mail].

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]
ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Please note: The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22 November 2026, 11.55pm (Canberra time)