Senior Disability Services Advisor

Job no: 0052253 
Location: Parkville 
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years (parental leave cover)
Department: Student and Scholarly Services 
Salary: UOM 6 – $92,749 - $100,397 p.a. plus 17% super  

• Liaise with students to facilitate their Academic Adjustment Plans 
• Play a key part in supporting students with disabilities to reach their academic goals 
• Brilliant benefits and a supportive work environment!  

About the Role 
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Disability Services Advisor to join the team and be the subject matter expert in administrative functions that support students with disabilities. You will be responsible for reporting, forecasting, and faculty and student liaison for the implementation of instrumental support which includes, equipment and services for educational adjustments for students. Under the direction of the Coordinator,  Equity Advising and Disability Services, you will conduct reviews of ongoing support applications with Student Equity Advisors, Disability Services Specialists and Senior Student Inclusion Officers monitor and refine student communication and liaise with stakeholders for serviced delivery and improvements.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Proactively engage with registered students to implement instrumental services for students based on their Academic Adjustment Plan (AAP) 
• Liaising regularly with external disability service providers, such as Vision Australia, Auslan etc, to ensure effective and efficient service delivery meets the needs of students 
• Maintaining timely, accurate and complete records using administrative systems (CRM) for enquiries, bookings, and recording of case notes, reporting, and managing information in accordance with Privacy legislation and University policy and processes 
• Recruiting, training and coordinating the casual Academic Support Workers including shift allocation and rostering 

Who we are looking for 
Are you a skilled empathetic communicator, adept at supporting students to meet their academic and career goals? We're seeking someone with a demonstrated ability to engage sensitively with diverse students, including those with mental health issues and neurodiverse backgrounds. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proactive outreach and strong problem-solving abilities and experience in policy application are essential for this role.   

You will also have: 

• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or relevant experience at a similar level. Experience in a related disability or tertiary education field is highly regarded 
• Demonstrated experience in writing and maintaining case notes and writing reports 
• Experience managing a casual workforce and maintaining compliance with University policy and Fairwork 
• Knowledge of the application of technologies to support students with disabilities and experience in training others for their implementation and use 

You may be required to travel to and work across campuses when necessary and non-standard work hours may be required from time to time. 

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD. 

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures. 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your new team – Student and Scholarly Services - Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) 
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. 

What we offer you! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

The University of Melbourne 
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Be yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at **********@unimelb.edu.au, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request". 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne. 

Join Us! 

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume 
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience 
• The responses against numbers 3-7 of the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description) 

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Maddison Ryan via email at **********@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address. 

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.