Accessibility Support Officer (Metro)

Location: Melbourne Metro with travel to multiple campuses
Role Type: Multiple part-time, ongoing roles (breakdown below)
Remuneration: $72,652.83 - $78,886.59 (super inclusive) pro-rata
0.8 FTE x 2 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
0.8 FTE x 1 = Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
0.6 FTE x 1 = Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
About us:
Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.
About The Role:
Accessibility Support Officers provides educational support for students with identified diverse learning needs related to their specific disability. Support is provided in classrooms and other learning environments under the direction and broad supervision of the Disability Liaison Officer (DLO), this support is focused on achieving positive educational outcomes.
Accessibility Support Officers may provide specific support for students in the following streams or settings, such as but not limited to note-taking, in-class support and comprehension, tutoring and support with practical and written assessments. Accessibility Support Officers working in these settings have specific additional and critical duties, such as keeping concise notes, communicating with teaching staff and DLOs, advocating for students and contributing to providing the best possible educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The role will require you to build rapport and engage with learners to find ways to adapt training and support so it is accessible and relevant to learners.
We are excited about you because you have:

• Desirable - qualifications working with students with special needs in an educational setting (or working towards these qualifications).
• Working with people with complex needs and multiple life challenges.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary setting or team, cooperatively and collaboratively.
• Working with students with special needs in an educational setting is desired.
• Previous experience and/or knowledge of the vocational education sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with strong computer skills, is essential.

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

Application support:

• If you have any access requirements to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact

If this sounds like the role for you, please click 'Apply for this job/Apply now'. We would love to hear from you.
Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role.
For further information regarding this outstanding opportunity, please contact Billy Hurricks, Talent Acquisition Advisor bhurricks@kangan.edu.au
Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.
Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 17th March
Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.
NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.