Disability Advisor - Western Sydney University
Employment Information: Full-time, ongoing position; HEW Level 8 $138,029 to $153,227 p.a. Based at Parramatta South Campus
Western Sydney University (WSU) is seeking a dedicated Disability Advisor to join the team and deliver proactive, tailored support services that enhance access, participation, retention, and success for students with disability.
This role involves providing specialist advice, advocacy, and support to students with disability, using innovative strategies to promote their academic success. It includes collaborating with students and staff to develop, monitor, and refine academic reasonable adjustment plans. The advisor offers expert guidance on inclusive design and accessibility of facilities, services, and learning environments, while also monitoring service performance metrics and student feedback to identify gaps and implement targeted improvements. Accurate record-keeping and compliance with university policies, legislative frameworks, and funding requirements are essential. The role also focuses on building and sustaining collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners to strengthen service delivery and referral pathways.
About You
The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Education, Social Work, or a related field, along with extensive experience supporting individuals with disability in advisory, training, or support roles, demonstrated strong understanding and practical application of relevant legislation, including the Federal Disability Discrimination Act (1992), Disability Standards for Education (2005), New South Wales Anti–Discrimination Act (1977), and the Privacy Act (1998), ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders - both internal and external, will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven experience presenting to varied audiences and strong advocacy and negotiation skills will enable you to effectively support and represent students in resolving complex and sensitive educational or systemic issues.
You will be highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment, and proficient in Microsoft 365 and CRM platforms.
