Disability Governance Committee - Uni Melbourne
The University of Melbourne's Disability Governance Committee (DGC) is a newly established governance body to provide oversight and advice on the University’s programs of work in disability access and inclusion. In line with Federal Government regulation, the DGC is a subsidiary committee of the Audit and Risk Sub-Committee of University Council; it has a dual report line and reports to the University Executive.
Calls for Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the University’s inaugural DGC.
EOIs for the following membership categories:
- Two University of Melbourne staff members with disability
- Two University of Melbourne students with disability (one undergraduate, one postgraduate)
- One senior academic staff member
- Two external members drawn from the wider community (who cannot be staff or students of, or otherwise engaged in a paid or unpaid capacity by, the University of Melbourne).
Appointments will be based on a demonstrated combination of:
- lived experience of disability and/or expertise in disability inclusion;
- governance, policy or strategic planning experience;
- higher education, student experience or workforce inclusion expertise;
- cultural capability and commitment to equity and inclusion; and
- capacity to contribute constructively to Committee deliberations.
For external community members, strong preference will be given to people with professional expertise in disability inclusion.
The Committee will meet four times per year. Applicants are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference for full details of the DGC’s role and operations.
Applications close 23 October 2026.
