Senior Disability Advisor - Griffith
Employment information: Southport, Gold Coast. Full time. HEW Level 7
As a member of the Student Disability and Accessibility Team, you will:
-
Facilitate the inclusion of students with disabilities in their programs and the broader University community by negotiating reasonable adjustments and coordinating the provision of support services to these students across all Griffith campuses, including students studying through Griffith’s Digital Campus.
-
Oversight in the recruitment of participation assistants for students with disabilities as required, and they will be responsible for supervising these staff.
-
Some service delivery and movement between campuses may be required.
Students with disability include those living with any physical, neurological, sensory, intellectual, learning disability or mental health issues. It also includes any long-term or short-term medical condition (e.g. cancer, broken bones).
About you
To be successful in this position and to enjoy the rewarding nature of the role, it is important you have highly developed skills in the following areas:
-
Communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of self-assurance. You will need to clearly articulate your ideas and instructions, and enjoy working with ongoing situations.
-
Active Listening skills to understand and address student concerns effectively.
-
Emotional Intelligence using empathy to understand and relate to students' emotions and challenges whilst maintaining professional boundaries and providing support.
-
Ability to handle high-pressure situations calmly and respond effectively.
-
Good time Management and organisation skills enabling you to prioritise tasks efficiently to manage workload.
-
Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in the administrative process
-
Strong problem-solving skills with critical thinking enabling you to analyse situations and develop effective solutions, whilst adapting and adjusting to changing circumstances and processes.
Salary Range
The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7 range $101,068 - $109,496 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $118,249 - $128,110 per annum.
Qualifications
-
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. special education, education, human services, occupational therapy) with relevant work experience.
-
Possession of, or eligibility to receive, a Blue Card or similar for working with children accreditation.
Applications close: Thursday, 8th May 2025
