Assistive Technology Specialist and Accessibility Trainer

Ballarat - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Play a pivotal role in enhancing access and participation for students with disabilities by delivering expert support in assistive and accessible technologies.

Chief Learner Experience Office Ballarat Berwick or Churchill Campus
Full-time fixed term appointment for 3 years
HEW 6 - $91516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 16/11/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in enhancing access and participation for students with disabilities by delivering expert support in assistive and accessible technologies. This position requires a high level of professional judgement diagnostic skills and planning capabilities to deliver tailored training develop resources and evaluate emerging technologies.

You will:

design and deliver tailored training for students in the use of assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers speech-to-text captioning notetaking tools);
facilitate workshops drop-in sessions and online learning to build digital accessibility skills;
provide training and advice to staff on accessibility tools and digital inclusion practices and represent Accessibility Services in cross-university forums committees and projects; and
support the management of assistive technology inventories licences and troubleshooting.

About you

You will have expertise in designing and delivering tailored training and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of digital inclusion addition you will also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and have experience maintaining accurate records of student interactions technologies and outcomes.

You will possess:

strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with students and staff;
high level problem solving skills with a focus on practical and innovative solutions;
excellent written and verbal communication skills including resource development;
strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities; and
commitment to equity diversity and inclusive practice in higher education.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday 16 November 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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Play a pivotal role in enhancing access and participation for students with disabilities by delivering expert support in assistive and accessible technologies.Chief Learner Experience Office Ballarat Berwick or Churchill CampusFull-time fixed term appointment for 3 yearsHEW 6 - $91516 p.a. plus up ...