AccessAbility Adviser

Prime opportunity to join Student Wellbeing in the AccessAbility Team Full‑time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus $94,050 salary + 17% superannuation and staff benefits About the Role Join Swinburne University’s AccessAbility Services and help create an inclusive, supportive environment for students with diverse needs. As an AccessAbility Adviser, you will coordinate, deliver, and oversee tailored support services for students with a disability, medical or mental health condition or for those that have carer responsibilities, across Higher Education, Vocational Education, Swinburne Online, and Open Universities Australia. Your role will involve negotiating and monitoring reasonable adjustments, collaborating with academic and administrative staff, and ensuring the smooth delivery of services. You will manage resources, maintain the client database, and contribute to processes on best practice. You’ll also advocate for the university’s AccessAbility Action Plan and provide guidance on relevant legislation to promote a culture of inclusion. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' success, while working in a supportive, flexible environment that values professional development and work‑life balance. Join us in supporting a more inclusive future at Swinburne About You Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation pertaining to the rights of people living with disability and the responsibilities of educational institutions. Demonstrated skill in computerised data management, accurate data entry and record keeping. Proven ability to work effectively with a wide range of students, to negotiate reasonable adjustments and related supports including assistive technology and to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent interpersonal and advanced communication skills, both written and oral, and an ability to represent AccessAbility Services at events such as orientation and academic staff meetings. Well‑developed complex case management skills, while maintaining professional boundaries. Please see the Position Description for the full list of required experience, knowledge and attributes. Qualifications A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience and / or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in the health/allied health area. This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia. About Swinburne University of Technology Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research. What We Offer You Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle. Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers. Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions. Want to learn more? Head over to our benefits page To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position. To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page. If you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to Swinburne’s Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Please note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on ***************@swin.edu.au. Applications Close: Sunday 30 November Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work‑life balance. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Swinburne has become a world‑class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual‑sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world. Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership. We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact ***@swin.edu.au or call +61 . Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquiries about the role can be sent to ***************@swin.edu.au (general enquiries will not be answered by phone). Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. 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