Disability Governance Committee (UNSW) - Expressions of Interest
The Disability Governance Committee is a new governance committee of Council providing oversight and advice on UNSW’s work to advance disability inclusion and accessibility. The Committee will also provide oversight and advice on the use of funding provided through the Australian Government’s Disability Support Fund.
Expressions of interest are now open for positions on the Disability Governance Committee.
UNSW is seeking applications for the following membership categories:
- 2 academic employees
- 1 professional staff employee
- 2 students
- 2 external, independent members.
The Committee’s membership must comprise a majority of people with disability. The selection panel will also seek to ensure that the Committee reflects a diversity of lived experience, backgrounds and perspectives.
Appointments will be based on a combination of the following:
- lived experience of disability (person with disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness) and/or expertise in disability inclusion;
- experience in governance, policy development or strategic planning;
- expertise in higher education, student experience or workforce inclusion;
- the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds;
- a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion; and
- the ability to contribute constructively and effectively to Committee discussions.
The Committee will meet up to four times a year and appointment terms will typically be for two years.
Applications close: Monday 26 October 2026
