• Part-time, Continuing position
• Salary HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

As the Workplace Adjustments Officer, you will provide case management and support for employees with disability and/or who are neurodiverse. You will provide crucial support to employees through facilitating workplace adjustments they need to thrive at work, acting as an advocate and enabling teams and managers to build their disability confidence.

Under the guidance of the IDEA Lead, you will identify and recommend improvements to RMIT accessibility processes and contribute to RMIT's aim to build an inclusive community through attracting and retaining staff who are reflective of our wider community. You will be passionate about, and support the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity and access and will take an intersectional approach to your inclusive practice.

To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislative frameworks (e.g., Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Disability Act 2006), support mechanisms and service providers in relation to workplace adjustments, disability support and disability discrimination with a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in the provision of services to staff living with disability.
• Experience providing case management and/or support services to people with disability, preferably in a workplace context.
• Knowledge of challenges and supports available to individuals living with disabilities, such as JobAccess and NDIS referral pathways and support
• An understanding of disability employment and the ability to provide support to people with disability, neurodivergence, long term medical/chronic conditions and/ or mental health conditions in a manner which is empathetic, sensitive and supports their agency.
• Demonstrated experience in project and/or case management, ideally relating to disability and accessibility and the range and scope of reasonable workplace adjustments appropriate to a workplace setting.
• We strongly encourage people with lived experience of disability and/or neurodiversity to apply for this position.
• Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

People Team is a team of strategic HR professionals providing outstanding, client focused, proactive and effective solutions and services for all RMIT staff. Our success is achieved by understanding our business and operating as a business partner to our clients. We deliver responsive, innovative and practical solutions and services.

The People team operates in a manner that supports the RMIT values and achievement of the business objectives. By providing tailored, quality human resources services and products and ensuring a high level of expert support and advice, the team will enhance College/Portfolios and Groups ability to meet their business objectives. This in turn will allow the University staff to better support the current and future student population at the University.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

We recognise that a written application does not suit everyone. If an alternative application process will support you to demonstrate your suitability for the role better, please contact Wendy Young at the email address below to discuss options.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Wendy Young via email [email protected] using the subject line: Workplace Adjustment Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Description: Workplace Adjustment Officer.