Disability Transition Support Officer - Wodonga Institute of TAFE
Employment status: Full Time, Fixed Term (February 2028), $78,536 - $83,787 Per Year - Plus Super
The role of the TAFE Disability Transition Officer is to provide personalised support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school (including specialist schools and alternate education settings) to Wodonga TAFE. Working within a ‘Team Around the Learner’ framework this position is responsible for the guidance and monitoring of students throughout their first 90 days of enrolment. The role will partner with secondary schools to develop understanding of the TAFE environment and share transition best practice within the Victorian TAFE Network.
Duties
- Provide guidance to students, schools, and care teams on navigating the transition from secondary school to TAFE.
- Initiate proactive communication and collaborate with relevant TAFE and school-based teams.
- Work alongside eligible students (and care networks) to help them navigate their rights to accessible education and reasonable adjustments within the context of TAFE.
- Develop and implement a plan with eligible students for their first 90 days of transition. Outlining and connecting them with supports and key actions to be undertaken.
Skills & Experience
- Your values include Integrity + Respect, Community + Collaboration and Creativity + Innovation.
- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Education, Disability, Health, and Community Services with relevant experience; or a suitable combination of lesser formal qualifications with substantial experience in disability or community services.
- A broad knowledge of the various aspects of working with people with disabilities and an understanding and awareness of policies and legislation relating to the interpretation and application of Reasonable Adjustments.
Applications Close: Sunday 23 February 2025
