About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to work at Box Hill Institute as our Student Accessibility Liaison Officer. This is part-time (0.8EFT), ongoing opportunity based at our Box Hill Campus. This position reports directly to the Manager - Student Accessibility Support Services, and sits within the Student Life area of the Student Experience portfolio.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for providing advice and support to students with a diagnosed disability and/or health condition that impacts on their ability to participate in their studies and achieve their learning goals.
• Work closely with students and staff across the Institute to identify and support the implementation of reasonable adjustments to teaching and assessment and inclusive educational practices.
• Increase accessibility awareness, retention and outcomes through knowledge and strategy
• Contribute to broader Student Life projects and plans

About you:

• Your values align to ours. Together we are curious, trustworthy and compassionate.
• Experience in working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve team goals, including excellent organisational skills, flexibility during peak periods, and ability to adapt to changing priorities is essential
• Ability to effectively build and maintain effective business relationships
• Victorian Working with Children Check clearance
• National Police Check clearance

Qualifications and experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Education, Disability, Inclusion, Health, Community Services or related field with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education/training and significant relevant experience
• Significant experience working with people with accessibility needs or a health condition, preferably within the tertiary education sector
• A strong understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act, the Equal Opportunity Act and other relevant legislation, and their implications for education and training, as well as the ability to inform, guide and negotiate outcomes which are inclusive, utilise resources effectively, and optimise client outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in developing and supporting teaching and/or participation strategies which are inclusive of all students
• Clarifies needs and expectations of clients, develops practical solutions using their subject expertise. Liaises and responds to client needs
• Communicates well with, relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Pays attention to words, expressions and body language, paraphrases to check understanding and shapes responses based on a range of information
• Demonstrates high-level awareness of and responsiveness to people from a broad range of diverse backgrounds and emotional contexts, is able to shape responses for people, and see issues from the perspective of others
• Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal, developing systems to guide and track progress, effectively finding solutions to barriers

About us:

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes.

Our organisation comprises of Box Hill Institute (Box Hill & Lilydale locations) and Centre for Adult Education (Melbourne CBD) as well as partnerships across various external sites in Victoria.

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.

Staff benefits:

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. This includes but is not limited to:

• Flexible work arrangements
• On-site parking
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• 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
• Access to health & wellbeing benefits and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Support student learning at our Barbershop with $5 haircuts, shaves and grooming as well as discounted treatments at our Day Spa and Beauty Salons located at our Elgar campus
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming

APPLY NOW

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

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

Applications close: 9:00am, Monday 21 April 2025

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.

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.