Student Accessibility & Inclusion Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice on onsite parking

Novated motor vehicle leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport

Private health cover discounts

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a specialist to provide inclusive support to students with disability, chronic health and mental health conditions at Bankstown campus with flexible working arrangements.

You will develop, monitor and refine academic reasonable adjustment plans, offer advocacy and guidance on accessible facilities, and collaborate with students and staff to strengthen accessibility and inclusion.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Education, Social Work or a related field.
• Extensive experience advising a diverse range of clients with disability.
• Knowledge of disability discrimination, education standards, anti-discrimination and privacy legislation.
• Strong advocacy and communication skills with experience presenting to varied audiences.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 and CRM platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice and inclusive support to students with disability.
• Develop and monitor academic reasonable adjustment plans.
• Collaborate with staff to improve access, participation and success.
• Identify gaps using service data and implement improvements.
• Build referral pathways and maintain records.

Skills

Advocacy

Communication skills

Negotiation

Microsoft 365 & CRM

Education

Allied Health / Education / Social Work degree

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

Western Sydney University is seeking a specialist to provide inclusive support to students with disability, chronic health and mental health conditions at Bankstown campus with flexible working arrangements.

You will develop, monitor and refine academic reasonable adjustment plans, offer advocacy and guidance on accessible facilities, and collaborate with students and staff to strengthen accessibility and inclusion.