Title: Digital Accessibility Specialist
Division: Information Technology Services
Classification: ANU Officer Grade 8 (Information Technology)
Salary package: Competitive remuneration package including 17% Superannuation
Term:Full time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)
Location: Canberra (opportunity for flexible working arrangements)
A Digital Accessibility Specialist will drive accessibility improvements to our digital initiatives that advance the ANU Digital Master Plan. In this role you will be key to impacting our equity and inclusion outcomes. You will be a significant in activities across digital solution lifecycles. This will include working with people who study and work with disabilities, and surfacing accessibility across design, procurement, development as well as support processes in several digital solutions.
Impact equity and inclusion improvements in our digital environment through digital accessibility initiatives that advance the ANU Digital Master Plan.Collaborate widely with key stakeholders through sharing knowledge and best practices for digital accessibility outcomes.Activate and coordinate digital accessibility activities in multi-talented agile teamsEnjoy workplace flexibility and be part of a supportive team.Use your negotiation and relationship skills to contribute to the delivery of a high-profile program.About the Role
As a Digital Accessibility Specialist (DAS) you will work in a small practice team to activate and coordinate digital accessibility practice activities across a range of digital initiatives. You will represent our practice by ensuring appropriate accessibility expertise in discovery, design, development, testing and reporting activities in several digital projects. You will design and deliver presentations and training programs for stakeholders across the university to support the advancement of accessibility awareness and practices. You will contribute to developing best practice resources in digital accessibility to support digital projects. You will be a key influence in progressing our ambitions to create accessible and inclusive digital environments.
Key Duties:
Activate and coordinate digital accessibility activities in various digital projects to ensure accessibility is appropriately embedded, including planning, monitoring and reporting activitiesWCAG testing and reporting for various solutions and toolsConsult and collaborate with key stakeholders on a range of disability and inclusion initiatives pertaining to the digital environment.Contribute to design guides and practice guides to support digital accessibility.Produce knowledge, articles and presentationsConduct various research and reporting activities to support digital accessibilityContribute to strategic thinking and development of strategic artefacts to advance accessibility and Inclusion In our digital environment.Capture and manage user stories to support digital accessibilityAbout You
We welcome applications from individuals who possess the following attributes:
Experienced Digital Accessibility practitionerAccessibility compliance testing and reportingAre an inclusive practitioner. Experience working with people with disability, including conducting user testingExperience working closely with human centred design teams and practicesResilience and courageConsultative, empathetic and inclusive in you're approach to your workExperience managing stakeholdersStrategic thinkingAbout Us
ANU is home to some of the most remarkable people from across the world: visionaries, influential leaders, researchers and advocates creating impact and change nationally, regionally and globally.
ANU attracts exceptional staff and students and, through education and enrichment programs, helps them to achieve ambitious goals, and pursue brilliant careers.Ranked in the top 30 universities globally, the first Australian university to be recognised in this elite tier, ANU continues to be an academic resource for the whole ofAustralia.
About ITS: Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers digital solutions that enable the Australian National University to achieve its strategic goals: a student experience equal to the world's best, and research that transforms society and creates national capability. ITS has responsibility for the University's digital ecosystem and is leading the delivery of the Digital Master Plan, a 10-year strategic roadmap for the transformation of the University's digital capability.
Digital Transformation: We have released our ANU 2025 Strategy, and our Digital Master Plan, which will see ANU embark on the biggest digital transformation in our history. A transformation that matches our national and global mission. Our digital future will transform the experience of ANU for our students, researchers, academics, professional staff and the wider community and we are seeking great people to be a part of this history making journey. Our Digital Master Plan site (opens an ANU website) has more information.
Our Campus
The University's Acton campus is in the heart of Canberra. From here it's an easy walk, bike ride or drive to some of Australia's most significant political and cultural institutions including Australian Parliament House. You'll find all the conveniences of a small suburb including cafes, bars, supermarkets, childcare centres, a newsagency, post office and even a medical centre right on campus! The Acton Campus is well renowned for its landscape setting, with over 10,000 trees and a commitment to maintenance of open space. It's 'park like' environment is a feature that is internationally recognised.
What we can offer you
Our staff enjoy some amazing employee benefits including:
ANU offers competitive remuneration packages including 17% superannuation and regular increases.We support flexible, hybrid working arrangements, with access to our beautiful, green campus and working remotely.We value your work life balance, with standard 7-hour work days, paid December shut-down period, purchase leave, cultural leave, part-time and job-sharing opportunities, compressed working weeks, and flexible times of work.We offer discounted study, with 75% off ANU courses for staff and 25% for your spouse and children (see eligibility).We have many professional development initiatives including training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements. We offer generous paid parental leave entitlements for up to 32 weeks.We have on-site Gyms with staff discounts as well as oval spaces and ANU sports clubs.We are a family friendly campus with access to childcare facilities, designated parent rooms and quiet spaces.ANU offers salary sacrificing benefits including laptops, childcare, novated car leasing, additional superannuation, and more!We offer affordable onsite parking from $34 / fortnight with salary sacrificing options.ANU has a supporting, challenging and motivating culture.We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all backgrounds and identities.We care about your wellbeing, with access to additional leave, the Employee Assistance Program, vaccinations and health insurance plan options.For further information about this position, please contact Kim Neville, ******, Digital Accessibility Practice Lead. ANUis committed to workforce diversity, creating an inclusive workplace, and providing equal employment opportunities to people with diverse backgrounds and identities. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. See our Diversity and Inclusion Information (opens an ANU website)
Our Vision: Support the development of national unity and identity, improve our understanding of ourselves and our neighbours, provide our nation with research capacity amongst the best in the world, and education in areas vital for our future is our mission. Our Values: Excellence, Original Thinking, Integrity, Respect, Inclusivity, Diversity How to Apply:
To apply for this role please ensure that your submission includes the following documents:
A statement addressing the selection criteria showing how your skills, experience and approach align with the role in no more than 2 pages (for reference, see the position description & selection criteria).A current resumeApplications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Reasonable adjustments to support applicants through this recruitment process, including providing an accessible Position Description, can be made available upon request. Requests for adjustments will be treated with the strictest of confidentiality. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.
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