Digital Accessibility Specialist (Part-Time)

The University of Sydney; Camperdown; On-site; AUD 107,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Generous parental leave entitlements

Salary packaging options

Flexible and hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a part-time Digital Accessibility Officer to lead expert advice, training and support for staff and students using assistive technologies. The role collaborates with Inclusion and Disability Services to ensure equitable access to digital content and materials.

It includes converting learning materials to accessible formats and supporting accessibility reviews and usability testing to meet guidelines.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or certifications in Information Technology, Digital Accessibility, Disability Services, Education or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and demonstrated experience.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality documentation, including user guides, instructional materials and knowledge articles.
• Foundational technical knowledge of Windows, Microsoft 365 and common desktop applications, with ability to learn, install and support software and assistive technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice, training and technical support to staff and students on assistive technologies and accessible formats.
• Install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot assistive technology across client devices.
• Source and convert learning materials into accessible formats and support usability testing and accessibility reviews across digital assets.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Training capability

Customer-focused

Education

Information Technology or Digital Accessibility qualification

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft 365

Desktop applications

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a part-time Digital Accessibility Officer to lead expert advice, training and support for staff and students using assistive technologies. The role collaborates with Inclusion and Disability Services to ensure equitable access to digital content and materials.

It includes converting learning materials to accessible formats and supporting accessibility reviews and usability testing to meet guidelines.