HEO5 $82,922 - $92,203 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term fulltime position for 13 months (MAT leave cover)

Working under general direction, the Disability Support Officer will be responsible for provision of high level and customised administrative support for Disability Support.

This role will provide high-quality customer service as the first point of contact for students and staff, offering timely and confidential advice across various communication channels and will support the Disability Support team through student registrations, equipment coordination, and liaison with internal departments.

The Disability Support Officer will deliver efficient administrative support, including scheduling, record management, and maintaining accurate website content. This role will give the successful candidate an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying service enhancements and assisting with program and procedure development  project support, events, and broader University initiatives to ensure inclusive and effective service delivery.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality, approachable, efficient and customised service in a cross-cultural and high-volume work environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Australian tertiary sector and understanding of the issues facing students with particular focus on students with a disability
• Demonstrated capacity to meet competing, and demanding deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and calm demeanour
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating events and projects
• Demonstrated experience in working with a high level of flexibility, with initiative problem solving skills in order to deliver a wide range of functions across a broad remit

**This position requires a valid Working with Children Check

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 16 November 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Alison Nuske
Manager, Disability Support
E: alison.nuske@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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