Senior Disability Advisor
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Job Summary
As a member of the Student Disability and Accessibility Team looking primarily after Higher Degree Research (HDR) students 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 Griffiths Digital Campus.
- 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
This is a full-time fixed-term (2 year) position 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 $101068 - $109496 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $118249 - $128110 per annum.
Qualifications :
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. special education education human services occupational therapy) with work experience with people with disabilities.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve 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.
Griffiths 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 were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 Griffiths 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 unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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:
For application or recruitment support please contact Kate Watson Talent Acquisition Partner at email quoting reference number REF9288I.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Remote Work :
No
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Contract
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