Location: Bendigo CityRole Type: Part Time, 12-month FTCRemuneration: PACCT 6 - $90,749.85 (super inclusive)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:The Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) assesses and recommends personnel support and reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities. This includes:
- Assess, develop, and implement a Learning Access Plan (LAP) for the registered prospective and current students with a disability or medical condition.
- Coordinate support with the internal and external service provider/s and complement the support workers' skills with students with disability needs.
- Liaise with all teaching departments with a student enrolled with a diagnosed disability, timetable classes, and organise support staff for the students.
- Tertiary qualification and equivalent experience in Disability Support, Social work, Behavioural science, and studies related to people with disabilities and/or significant experience in disability support, preferably in an education setting, conciliation, and negotiation with people with disabilities, including case management skills according to professional standards and protocols.
- Strong understanding and familiarity with the Disability Discrimination Act (1992), Disability Act, Victoria (2006), Human Rights, Human Rights Act (2004), Worker Screening Act 2020, Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 (Child Safe Standards) and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Mandatory Reporting).
- 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.
- 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)