Access Consultants ensure that buildings are designed and constructed in line with the Disability (Access to Premises­­ — Buildings) Standards 2010, Australian Standards related to safety and access, and the Disability Discrimination Act, considering the access needs of all users particularly those with physical and sensory disabilities.

The Access Consultant supports multi-disciplinary project teams under the supervision of the Queensland State Manager, delivering high quality access consulting services across a full range of service types including access audits of new and existing buildings, plan reviews, and professional opinion reports.

The role works in close consultation with clients including architects, building surveyors and project managers to provide advice and products to meet their needs, legislative requirements and quality standards of the company.

The role undertakes a commitment to participate in mentorship, training and workforce development programs to build professional skills.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Essential:

• Experience providing access consulting services (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated competent applied knowledge of Disability (Access to Premises – Buildings) Standards 2010 and Australian Standards related to safety and access, Building Code of Australia, National Construction Code.
• Demonstrated high-level communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in reading architectural plans.
• Current driver's licence.
• Capacity to undergo a work health medical examination as required.

Qualifications Essential or Desirable

• Accredited Member of Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA)
• Cert IV or Diploma Access Consulting or equivalent experience.
• Tertiary qualification in health science, design, building surveying or architecture highly desirable.

If you are a proactive, professionally presented person & want to be part of a growing organisation and office in Brisbane, this could be your next long term role.