Senior Disability Advisor

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Griffith University is hiring a Senior Disability Advisor to join the Student Disability and Accessibility Team on a 50 percent FTE fixed-term basis for two years, primarily at the Nathan campus with some cross-campus work. You will negotiate reasonable adjustments, coordinate support services across Griffith campuses including the Digital Campus, and supervise participation assistants. Essential you have substantial experience working with people with disabilities and demonstrate exceptional communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, calmness under pressure, time management, meticulous administrative skills and strong problem solving. To apply, tailor your cover letter to the qualifications, attach an up-to-date CV, confirm Australian working rights and note that sponsorship is not available. Applications close February 15 at 11:59pm AEST; interviews will be held in 2026. If accommodations are needed during recruitment, please request them.

Company Description

Join the Student Disability and Accessibility team at Griffith University. A passionate and close-knit group which provides quality support to students with a disability and/or health condition on all campuses and is involved in outreach to raise aspirations and access to tertiary education. The unit also contributes to student engagement, an inclusive learning environment and graduate success.

Job Description

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. 
• Have oversight in the recruitment of participation assistants for students with disabilities as required and will be responsible for supervising these staff.
• Some service delivery and movement between campuses may be required.

Students with disabilities includes those living with any physical, neurological, sensory, intellectual, learning disability or mental health issues.  It also includes any long or short term medical condition (e.g. cancer, broken bones).

About you

It is essential you can demonstrate that you have substantial experience in working with people with disabilities.

In addition, 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 on-going 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 prioritize tasks efficiently to manage workload.
• Strong administrative skills with good attention to detail to ensure accuracy in 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.

What we offer
We have two part-time (50%) fixed-term (2 year) positions and will be primarily based at the Griffith University Nathan campus. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations.

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. Your annual salary will be pro-rata to 50% of the FTE full-time equivalent.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. special education, education, human services, occupational therapy) with relevant work experience or equivalent relevant experience, or a combination of relevant experience and/or education/ training. 

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?
As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
• Some mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.

Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

How to apply
At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Melissa Wortel, Team Leader, Student Disability and Accessibility, at email: [email protected].

For application support, please contact People Services on (07) 373 54011 and quote reference number REF9262D.

Closing date: Sunday 15th February at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please note, no interviews will be held until 2026.