Senior Disability Advisor - Griffith University
Employment information: Full-time, fixed-term (2 year) position primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus; HEW Level 7 $101,068 - $109,496 per annum + 17% superannuation
As a member of the Student Disability and Accessibility Team, looking primarily after Higher Degree Research (HDR) students you will:
- Facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities in their programs and the broader University community by negotiating reasonable adjustments and coordinating the provision of support services to these students across all Griffith campuses including students studying through Griffith’s Digital Campus.
- Oversight in the recruitment of participation assistants for students with disabilities as required and will be responsible for supervising these staff.
- Some service delivery and movement between campuses may be required.
Students with disabilities includes those living with any physical, neurological, sensory, intellectual, learning disability or mental health issues. It also includes any long or short term medical condition (e.g. cancer, broken bones).
About you
It is essential you can demonstrate that you have substantial experience in working with people with disabilities. In addition, to be successful in this position and to enjoy the rewarding nature of the role, it is important you have highly developed skills in the following areas:
- Communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of self-assurance. You will need to clearly articulate your ideas and instructions and enjoy working with on-going situations.
- Active Listening skills to understand and address student concerns effectively.
- Emotional Intelligence using empathy to understand and relate to students' emotions and challenges whilst maintaining professional boundaries and providing support.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and respond effectively.
- Good time management and organisation skills enabling you to prioritize tasks efficiently to manage workload.
- Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in administrative process
- Strong problem-solving skills with critical thinking enabling you to analyse situations and develop effective solutions, whilst adapting and adjusting to changing circumstances and processes.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. special education, education, human services, occupational therapy) with work experience with people with disabilities.
Applications close: Sunday 8 February 2026
