Equitable Learning Advisor

• Full-time Continuing position

• Salary HEW 7 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the Melbourne CBD campus but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position

The Equitable Learning Advisor is responsible for identifying and coordinating the support needs of students with diverse disabilities long-term health conditions mental health concerns or those who are primary carers for someone with a disability to ensure equitable participation in their academic programs. The position works collaboratively with students academic and professional staff across RMITincluding Vocational and Higher Education RMIT Training RMIT Online and international partner institutions.

A key responsibility is to interpret and apply a range of policies and procedures related to learning teaching and assessment providing clear tailored advice to both students and staff. This requires the ability to quickly and thoroughly understand the universitys operations policies and systems.

The position maintains a caseload of students with complex needs and operates with a high degree of autonomy in managing scheduling and prioritising work. Tasks may also be assigned by the Manager in response to emerging needs.

To be successful in this position youll have:

• Significant experience working with students with disabilities long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.

• Demonstrated ability to foster independence amongst tertiary students with disabilities long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions.

• Proven ability to assess the learning impacts of students with a broad range of disabilities long-term illnesses and/or mental health conditions and determine reasonable adjustments including the application of assistive technology to support these students to succeed in their studies.

• Knowledge and understanding of inclusive practice approaches in teaching and assessment.

• Knowledge of disability-related legislation particularly in relation to education (or demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge).

• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to exert influence negotiate and effectively mediate to resolve stakeholder conflicts.

• Strong organisational skills including a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks meet deadlines and work effectively and efficiently under pressure.

• Proven ability to work independently and to contribute positively and proactively to the teams work.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and innovation and the ability to lead and adapt positively to constant change.

• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity inclusion and reconciliation.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Group

The Students group shapes designs and delivers key student services and experiences to prepare RMIT students for study life and the global workforce.

We work in partnership with students academics professional staff industry and the community to deliver transformative student experiences that improve access participation retention and success for all RMIT students.

Our objectives are to:

• Shape co-create and inform an inclusive safe industry-engaged and global student experience

• Deliver impactful connected service care and development opportunities at scale and to

• Engage empower and value each other so that together we can make a difference.

We welcome a diversity of perspectives and are inclusive in our approach to work. We are aligned in our passion for having a collective and positive impact on the student experience at RMIT. Our team is comprised of talented and motivated people from a range of professional disciplines and backgrounds at various stages of their careers and including RMIT students.

We are a values-led organisation and we value imagination agility passion inclusion courage and impact.

The Group is led by the Executive Director Students.