Disability Liaison Officer

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Support the university community to be more inclusive of, and provide reasonable adjustments for students who are impacted by disability.

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Company: Deakin University

Location: South West Coast VIC

Work type: Full Time

Salary: $85953 - $94644 p.a. + 17% super

Phone: +61-2-9948-6185

Fax: +61-8-5635-3932

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Detail information about job Disability Liaison Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

  • Deakin aims for excellence in all its activities
  • Inspiring workplace
  • Supportive and inclusive environment

JOB ID: 180523
SALARY RANGE:
$85,953 to $94,644 pa (plus 17% super)
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time (36.75 hours per week) and continuing
LOCATION: Geelong Waterfront Campus

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Disability Liaison Officer (DLO) supports the university community to be more inclusive of, and provide reasonable adjustments for students when the impacts of a disability, health or mental health condition affect their access to education.

This will include:

  • Working with students and the university to identify and implement relevant adjustments and services for students with disability.
  • Developing, and contributing to the development of resources and advice to build the capacity of the university community to include people with disability in education and university life.
  • Contributing to the development and review of Equity and Diversity operational plans, policies, procedures and services and contribute to and lead designated projects.
  • Ensuring the implementation of all University policies that relate to the areas for which the position is responsible, in particular, those relating to equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, risk management, staff development and staff performance planning and review.


ABOUT YOU

  • Degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in a relevant profession.
  • Experience in working with people with disability, building on strengths and developing individual plans
  • Knowledge of reasonable adjustments in the context of higher education.
  • Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to negotiate outcomes.

For a full list of the selection criteria please see the position description


CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Merrin McCracken, Tel: +61 3 5227 8421, Email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22 July 2018


We value our staff and understand that they are more than just their jobs, that's why we offer benefits that enhance work life. Further information on Deakin's workplace benefits can be found here: deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/work-at-deakin/why-work-at-deakin/staff-benefits

TO APPLY

For a full copy of the position description and to apply online, please visit deakin.edu.au/about-deakin/work-at-deakin

Deakin University values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion.

Deakin University is an employer of choice for women and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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