Student Accessibility Advocate

Western Sydney University; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 121,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts with banking partners

Novated leasing

Onsite parking (salary sacrifice)

Free EAP and flu vaccination

Fitness Passport membership

Discounted private health cover

Onsite childcare services

Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a Disability Support Specialist to provide specialist advice and inclusive support that improves access, participation and success for students with disability. You will deliver proactive and responsive support, collaborating with students and staff to develop adjustment plans and improve accessible services across campus.

You will use data and feedback to identify gaps, build referral pathways, and co-develop educational programs that strengthen

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Education, Social Work or a related field.
• Extensive experience supporting and advising a diverse range of clients with disability.
• Knowledge of disability discrimination, education standards, anti-discrimination and privacy legislation.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and communication skills, including experience presenting to varied audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, build collaborative relationships and use Microsoft 365 and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive, high-quality advice, advocacy and support to students with disability.
• Develop and review effective academic reasonable adjustment plans with students and staff.
• Use service data and student feedback to identify gaps and implement targeted improvements.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships and referral pathways with internal and external partners.
• Deliver educational initiatives that promote accessibility and inclusive practice across the University.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Communication

Presentations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Allied Health, Education, Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM platforms

Job description

Western Sydney University is seeking a Disability Support Specialist to provide specialist advice and inclusive support that improves access, participation and success for students with disability. You will deliver proactive and responsive support, collaborating with students and staff to develop adjustment plans and improve accessible services across campus.

You will use data and feedback to identify gaps, build referral pathways, and co-develop educational programs that strengthen