Coordinator, Access and Inclusion - Edith Cowan University
Employment information: 0.8 - 1FTE, 12 months fixed term; $122,641 to $138,131 pa (pro-rata) plus 17% Super; Location: Joondalup, Perth
Access and Equity play a key role in the shared strategic goal of progressing equity and inclusion at Edith Cowan University. The area is responsible for providing high quality services to students, delivering enabling programs, and progressing equitable and inclusive practice across the institution.
The Access and Inclusion team provides expert support for students and staff in the management, administration and coordination of student equity, diversity and disability services. This involves supporting the participation and success of students who live with a permanent or temporary disability, medical or mental health conditions, or have primary carer responsibilities, as well as support for students who are neurodivergent.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Inclusive Excellence, the Coordinator, Access and Inclusion is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the student equity, diversity and disability service. This includes support for and line management of staff, ensuring consistent quality service delivery and operations, implementing and evaluating service efficiencies and innovations, and leading continuous quality improvement. The Coordinator will lead a quality student service culture, actively promoting collaboration and information exchange within and across teams, and providing guidance on current best practice in equity and disability to Accessibility Advisers and support staff. The position will also maintain a caseload of students as well as act as an escalation point for Accessibility Advisers.
About you
Suitable candidates will meet the following Selection Criteria:
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health sciences, social work, or a related field) with extensive relevant experience OR an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation.
- Demonstrated experience in leading a team and supervising staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, mentoring and training and fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Demonstrated expertise in disability, equal opportunity, relevant legislation, and inclusive practice as relevant to the higher education sector, with proven capacity to draw upon related skills and expertise to collaboratively develop and deliver equity programs that are targeted and responsive.
- Demonstrated ability to lead evidence-based initiatives that improve systems, services, and student outcomes through innovation and continuous improvement, informed by data analysis and service evaluation.
- Ability to provide expert guidance on complex student circumstances in the identification and implementation of support requests relating to disability.
- Ability to coordinate with key staff and teams across the university as well as external agencies to identify appropriate adjustments and strategies for students with equity, diversity, and disability needs.
Applications close: Sunday 18 October 2026
