Access and Disability Officer - William Angliss Institute
Employment information: Full-time, ongoing; $69,560 per annum plus 12% superannuation and annual leave loading
The Access and Disability Officer is a crucial role in coordinating student support arrangement processes to ensure teaching departments understand the requirements of students with a disability. The position empowers student independence and self-advocacy to encourage independent learning using a person centred approach.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide information, advice and guidance to students with disabilities.
- Promote disability support services and facilities for enrolled and prospective students with disabilities within the Institute at open days and other relevant events.
- Mentor, monitor and support the team of Education Access Workers.
- Participate in various disability related projects.
- Administer necessary supports and adjustments, including recommending, negotiating and/or organising/facilitating support services and adjustment, within budget constraints.
- Rostering of Education Access Workers and Auslan Interpreter bookings, ensuring students are advised of the arrangements in a timely and coordinated manner.
- Maintain accurate records and case notes.
Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Disability Services or similar discipline with relevant work experience; or a suitable combination of lesser qualifications and significant relevant
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills
- Demonstrated relevant experience preferably in disability services within the education sector and with a minimum experience of one-year full time or part time equivalent in paid employment within the past five years.
- Knowledge of the emotional, physical and behavioural needs of people with disabilities in a learning environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation pertaining to the rights of people who have a disability and the responsibilities of educational
- The ability to provide appropriate advice, support and referral services to students and staff, on issues relating to a wide range of disabilities, including mental health and medical
- High level of organisational and computing skills, including word-processing, database management, financial management and accurate record keeping.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral and an ability to conduct seminars and workshops and/or training conducted by the Access & Disability Service as required.
- Demonstrated behaviours that align with the William Angliss Institute
Applications close: Friday 20 February 2026
