Disability Transition Officer

• Job Share 2x 0.5FTE
• Fixed Term contract until 31 December 2027
• Annual Salary of $70,255 - $75,579 + Super
• Melbourne Polytechnic offer Flexible Working, this role is based out of our Preston Campus. We are close to public transport and provide secure onsite parking, onsite Café & restaurant with a gym facility, hair salon & we are only a short walk to Preston market.

Melbourne Polytechnic is a learning organisation that has been delivering vocational training since 1912. Learning at Melbourne Polytechnic is a unique experience with an applied focus. delivered by teachers with real-world experience and expertise.

At Melbourne Polytechnic we are committed to providing high quality, innovative, applied and future focused, purposeful education and training to students, industry and communities. Our teachers are passionate and established in their professions and look guide students in theirs. We know that circumstances can create barriers to learning, so we offer our students personalised pathways, flexible study options and learning support.

The role of the Disability Transition Officer is to provide personalised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school (including specialist schools and alternate education settings) to Melbourne Polytechnic. Working within a ‘Team Around the Learner’ framework this position is responsible for the guidance and monitoring of students throughout their first 90 days of enrolment.  The role will partner with secondary schools to develop understanding of the TAFE environment and share transition best practice within the Victorian TAFE Network.

• Demonstrated understanding of the experiences that young people with a disability, mental health and/or medical condition may have during educational and life transitions.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver information, resources and training to build the capacity of others in support of people with a disability undertaking educational and life transitions.
• Strong communication skills – including written and spoken communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills – especially in the context of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Possess knowledge of Reasonable Adjustments in the context of higher education, the ability to solve problems independently, make decisions, and collaborate when necessary.

For a full list of key responsibilities and duties, please view the position description.

Please submit the following documents for your application to be considered

• Current CV
• Cover Letter (Please ensure that you address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description)

For further information on the role, please contact the hiring manager via email: *************@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au or via phone:(03) 9269 1***.

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Please note, applications received via email will not be considered - you must apply via the website.

Candidates must hold a valid Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC). A lodgement receipt is not a valid alternative; the approval email with the lodgement of a WWCC card number can be accepted.

A National Police Check is required for the successful applicant.

We will be shortlisting immediately. Don’t delay, apply today!

Recruitment Agencies

Please be aware for us to engage with you, we require internal pre-approval and you must be on the State Purchasing Contract (for Victorian government common use goods and services). We will engage with you and your agency once we have the approvals.

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation, by ensuring that children and young people are protected from abuse or harm.

We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier.