• Enable access for students with disabilities or chronic health conditions
• Assist the University to meet its legislated responsibilities
• Part-time (0.6 FTE) continuing position located at the North Sydney campus

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across seven campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney and Strathfield.

At ACU we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for everyone. At the same time, we are a university committed to standing for something clear. We stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Our Mission is at the heart of the University, and informs all our actions – integrating the dignity of the human person, the common good, and ethical and social justice considerations into student learning and teaching, research and service.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU’s mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The Counselling & Disability Service is located within the Office of Student Success and responds to individual needs and enhances the supportive framework of the University. We provide quality support services, programs and learning opportunities to enable each student to develop to their full potential and to make an ongoing contribution to the good of society.

As the Disability Advisor your role will entail coordinating adjustments for existing and prospective students with disabilities and chronic health conditions. More specifically you will:

• Coordinate adjustments across the University
• Promote inclusive teaching strategies to accommodate students with disabilities
• Provide advice on a broad range of disability-related matters to staff at all levels
• Contribute to the development and review of policies to ensure compliance with legislation.

You will need to demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent experience or and equivalent combination of experience in a related field.
• Adaptability, flexibility and the capacity to influence effectively to gain support for courses of action
• Evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University
• Capacity for interpersonal understanding of a diverse range of individuals and groups in order to negotiate constructive outcomes.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

Total remuneration valued to $101,111 - $109,432 pa (pro-rata), including salary component $85,440 - $92,471 pa (pro-rata) (HEW Level 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit www.acu.edu.au/careers.

A full Position Description is attached below.