Make a meaningful impact in student accessibility and inclusion

Box Hill Institute | Full-time, ongoing

Box Hill Institute is seeking a Student Accessibility Support Coordinator to join our Student Life team! This is a pivotal role supporting students with disability and/or health conditions to fully access their learning and achieve success across the Institute.

Working as part of the Accessibility Liaison Service (ALS), you'll coordinate inclusive support services, lead a team of Learning Support Workers and Auslan Interpreters, and partner with students, staff, and external stakeholders to ensure reasonable adjustments are implemented in line with legislative requirements.

You'll play a key role in shaping inclusive practice across the Institute by providing expert advice, developing and overseeing Student Access Plans, and supporting staff to create accessible learning and assessment environments. This role requires strong judgement, empathy, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters while maintaining a student-centred approach.

This is a full-time, ongoing role based at our Elgar campus. Salary is $85,674.00 plus 12% superannuation.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer more than just a job - we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your wellbeing, growth and achievements are celebrated. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• On-site parking for added convenience
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
• Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health and wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our on-campus retail services such as floristry, day spa and beauty salons, hairdressing salon, barbershop, restaurant, vet & dog grooming - all delivered by students in training, under the supervision of their teachers.

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Student Accessibility Support Services, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, student-centred accessibility support across all Box Hill Institute campuses.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating accessibility support services and reasonable adjustments for students
• Assessing individual student needs and developing, implementing, and reviewing Student Access Plans
• Leading and supporting a team of Learning Support Workers and Auslan Interpreters
• Providing expert advice to staff on disability awareness, inclusive practice, and legislative obligations
• Managing service delivery records, budgets, and external service providers
• Contributing to accessibility initiatives, policy development, and continuous improvement

You are an experienced accessibility or disability support professional with a strong commitment to inclusion, student advocacy, and service excellence. You are confident working with diverse stakeholders and comfortable managing complex, sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism.

You will bring:

• A degree in Disability, Education, Health, Community Services or a related field, or a diploma/certificate with substantial relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting people with disability, preferably within education or training environments
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g. Disability Discrimination Act, Equal Opportunity Act)
• Experience coordinating support services and/or managing staff or casual teams
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Strong digital literacy and systems capability

About us:

For over 100 years, we've been changing lives for the better, continuing to make this world a better place for all. By providing people with opportunities to expand their knowledge, experience and understanding of the world, we empower them to change their lives.

Our students can pursue everything - non-accredited short courses through the Centre for Adult Education (CAE); senior secondary qualifications including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM); vocational certificates (including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and traineeships) and diplomas; and higher education degrees and a graduate certificate.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we'll be by your side to enable you, help you grow and offer you benefits which enhance your work-life balance.

Apply now!

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resumé.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Sam Edward, Manager - Student Accessibility Support Services at samuel.edward@boxhill.edu.au

Applications close: 5pm, Friday, 12th June 2026

Please note: We will be assessing applications as they come in and the position may be filled before the closing date

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Commitment to child safety

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people.

We believe that child safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute's Child Safety Policy and Procedures.

All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute's pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.