Disability Access & Student Support Coordinator

Department of Housing & Public Works QLD; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE Queensland in South Bank, VIC seeks an AccessAbility Support Officer to coordinate disability services for students and achieve vocational outcomes. The role reports to the Manager, Student Support and is a temporary, full-time position based primarily at South Bank with potential duties at other campuses.

You will manage case notes, claims, funding submissions (SDS/DAAWS), and coordinate disability support workers and Auslan interpreters, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting

Qualifications

• Experience providing services to people with disabilities in education or training settings.
• Knowledge of reasonable adjustment concepts and Disability Standards for Education.
• Ability to coordinate budgets and expenditure to support program delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with students, staff and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate disability services for students to achieve vocational and educational outcomes.
• Prepare funding submissions and reimbursement claims and monitor expenditure.
• Provide information and advice to prospective students and external agencies on accessing VET pathways.
• Coordinate the selection, supervision and ongoing training of disability support workers and Auslan interpreters.
• Maintain confidentiality of consultations and advocate for accessible services.
• Develop and maintain networks to inform and refer students to services and supports.

Skills

Case management

Budget coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Disability/Human Services qualification

Job description

TAFE Queensland in South Bank, VIC seeks an AccessAbility Support Officer to coordinate disability services for students and achieve vocational outcomes. The role reports to the Manager, Student Support and is a temporary, full-time position based primarily at South Bank with potential duties at other campuses.

You will manage case notes, claims, funding submissions (SDS/DAAWS), and coordinate disability support workers and Auslan interpreters, while maintaining confidentiality and promoting