Equitable Learning Advisor - RMIT University
Employment status: 1x Full-time Continuing Position + 1x Part Time (0.8 FTE) - Fixed Term Position until 30/09/2025; Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
About The Position
The Equitable Learning Advisor offers guidance on reasonable adjustments and equitable assessments for students with diverse accessibility needs, chronic conditions, and mental health challenges. This role includes assessing student requirements, advising staff on implementing adjustments in alignment with university policies and regulations, and coordinating support across disciplines. The Advisor also encourages self-management and the use of assistive technologies, maintains precise records, and delivers high-quality service. Additionally, they contribute to service innovation and initiatives aimed at improving access, retention, success, and outcomes for all students.
Requirements
- Experience working with students with disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.
- Demonstrated ability to foster independence amongst tertiary students with disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.
- Proven ability to assess the learning impacts of students with a broad range of disabilities, long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions and determine reasonable adjustments, including the application of assistive technology, to support these students to succeed in their studies.
- Knowledge and understanding of inclusive practice approaches in teaching and assessment.
- Knowledge of disability-related legislation particularly in relation to education (or demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge).
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Strong organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Proven ability to work independently, and to contribute positively and proactively to the team’s work.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, and the ability to lead and adapt positively to constant change.
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.
Applications close: Thursday 5 September 2024
