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Student Disability and Accessibility at Griffith University provides quality support to students with a disability and/or health condition on all campuses and is involved in outreach to raise aspirations and access to tertiary education. The unit also contributes to student engagement, an inclusive learning environment and graduate success.

• Fixed Term, full time position to the end of 2027
• HEW Level 7, base salary $96,669 - $104,731+ 17% superannuation
• Work across multiple Brisbane campuses - Nathan, Southbank and Mt Gravatt

As a member of the Student Disability and Accessibility Team you will:

• Facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities in their programs and the broader University community by negotiating reasonable adjustments and coordinating the provision of support services to these students across all Griffith campuses including students studying through Griffith’s Digital Campus. 
• Recruit support staff for students with disabilities as required and will be responsible for supervising these staff.
• Have oversight of the quality of work delivered by external service providers and consultants. Some service delivery and movement between campuses may be required.

Students with disabilities includes those living with any physical, neurological, sensory, intellectual, learning disability or mental health issues.  It also includes any long or short term medical condition (e.g. cancer, broken bones).

This is a fixed term (to the end of 2027), full time position and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $96,669- $104,731 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $113,103 - $122,535 per annum.

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. special education, education, human services, occupational therapy) with relevant work experience.
• Possession of, or eligibility to receive a Blue Card or similiar for working with children accrediatation.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to apply
Please submit your application online and ensure your application includes the following:

• A covering statement outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae, including your name and contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights.  Visa sponsorship is not possible for this position.

Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information about this role, please contact Cathy Easte, Manager, Student Disability and Accessibility, Student Success, email [email protected]

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF5409L

Closing date: Sunday 7th July 2024 at 11.59 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.