Based at our Elgar Road Campus, Box HillPro Rata PACCT 5 $73,730.51 per annum (exclusive of superannuation)About the role: A highly rewarding opportunity to join Box Hill Institute as our Student Accessibility Liaison Officer. This position is ongoing, part-time 4 days per week.
The Student Accessibility Liaison Officer is responsible for providing advice and support to students with a diagnosed disability and/or health condition that impacts their ability to participate in their studies and achieve their learning goals. This involves working 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.
The Student Accessibility Liaison Officer is a member of the Student Life team and is responsible for working professionally with staff at all levels of the Institute and liaising with students and clients of BHI.
The Student Life Team works cooperatively with students and staff to provide an engaging, positive and supportive learning community – a community with high student retention and success, where the student voice is heard, and which is reflected positively internally and to prospective students and clients.
About You: 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 experienceSignificant experience working with people with accessibility needs or a health condition, preferably within the tertiary education sectorA strong understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act, the Equal Opportunity Act and other relevant legislation, and their implications for education and trainingDemonstrated experience in developing and supporting teaching and/or participation strategies which are inclusive of all studentsClarifies needs and expectations of clients, develops practical solutions using their subject expertiseCommunicates well with, relates to and sees issues from the perspective of people from a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds and abilitiesDemonstrates high-level awareness of and responsiveness to people from a broad range of diverse backgrounds and emotional contextsIdentifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal, developing systems to guide and track progressAbout Us:We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality educational outcomes.
Our organisation comprises 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.
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.
Institute Values: Curious – We are driven to learn, grow and evolve.Trustworthy – We build trust by being honest and accountable.Compassionate – We are kind and respectful.We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:
Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programsOn-site parkingNovated leasing and salary packagingAccess to health & wellbeing resourcesEmployee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and moreAccess to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much moreDiscounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate familyWe are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 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 is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people.
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