Participation Assistant - Sunraysia Institute of TAFE
SuniTAFE, one of the leading education providers in regional Victoria is seeking compassionate, motivated individuals for the Participation Assistant position in the Swan Hill Campus. As a Participation Assistant, you’ll work closely with students and our Disability Liaison team to deliver personalised support that enhances learning, engagement, and wellbeing. You’ll play a crucial role in nurturing students’ independence while ensuring they feel valued, understood, and empowered.
At SuniTAFE, you’ll be part of a supportive environment that champions inclusion, celebrates diversity, and upholds the rights and dignity of every learner. This position will thrive on education, inclusion, and making impactful difference on student’s lives. If you’re someone who finds purpose in building confidence, removing barriers, and fostering independence, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Liaising with the Disability Coordinator/ Advisor regarding the coordination of supports for each student.
- Honouring the students’ rights to dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
- To assist the student to build rapport with and refer to the teacher/subject expert.
- Assist the student with gathering materials and structuring assignments, and preparing for examinations.
- Encourage student independence and ownership of work.
- Provide physical assistance where necessary.
- Advise and/or recommend to the Disability Liaison Officer/ Disability Liaison Advisor/ Teaching staff of additional learning needs or support that may be required.
- Attend progress meeting with the student, Disability Liaison Officer/Advisor and teaching staff as required.
- Report any hazard/barriers observed for students with a disability in accessing TAFE facilities.
- Assist as required in projects and programs undertaken by the Disability Liaison Officer
Key Selection Criteria
- The ability to engage students in a sensitive and supportive manner is essential.
- Experience in the disability, wellbeing or counselling areas would be beneficial, but not essential.
- Demonstrated experience working with people who have a disability.
- Experience in an educational environment will be viewed highly.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with a diverse cohort of individuals
- Needs and advice on ongoing support needs.
Applications close: Tuesday 5 May 2026
