Disability & Access Advisor - TAFE Gippsland
Employment status: Part-time 0.8 FTE. Ongoing position. Bairnsdale Campus
About the Role
TAFE Gippsland is seeking a dedicated Disability & Access Advisor based at our Bairnsdale Campus to support and empower students with disabilities. As the key point of contact for both enrolled and prospective students, you will provide essential support, guidance, and resources to ensure students thrive in their studies and beyond.
In this rewarding role, you will build strong relationships with students, internal and external stakeholders including service providers to deliver individualised assistance to the students. You will advocate for students needs, offer strength-based coaching, coordinate reasonable adjustments, and guide them through referrals to access the support and life skills they need to succeed.
Your Experience and Qualifications
- A tertiary or further education qualification in a disability or community related discipline
- Experience in the provision of support services to people with a disability, preferably in an education setting
- Demonstrated commitment and experience in person-centred practice
- Familiarity with best practice models for disability support within an educational context (e.g. planning, case management, information provision, strengths-based coaching, reasonable adjustments, mental health first aid, mediation, conflict resolution, and supported referral)
- Underpinning knowledge of the NDIS and other supports available to people with a disability
Applications close: Friday 17 January 2025
