Disability Transition Officer (Metro)

Location: BroadmeadowsRole Type: 0.5 FTE, fixed-term ending 15/05/2028Remuneration: PACCT 5About 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 role of the Disability Transition Officer (DTO) is to provide personalised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school (including specialist schools and alternate education settings) to Bendigo Kangan Institute. This includes:

• Provide guidance to students, schools and care teams on navigating the transition from secondary school to Bendigo Kangan Institute
• Work with eligible students (and their families) to help them understand their rights regarding Reasonable Adjustment and how Reasonable Adjustments work in a TAFE context.
• Develop a plan for the student's first 90 days of transition, outlining supports and key actions to be undertaken during the period to make the transition easier.

We are excited about you because you have:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Education, Disability, Health and Community with relevant experience, or a suitable combination of lesser formal qualifications with experience in disability or community services
• Demonstrated understanding of the experiences that young people with a disability, mental health and/or medical condition may have during educational and life transitions.

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)

If this sounds like the role for you, we invite you to apply by clicking on 'Apply for this job/Apply now'.If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contactOnly 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 5/05/2024 at 23:59Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date. (Remove if not required) NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage