• Use your leadership expertise to guide a high-performing team through an exciting period of growth and transformation.
• Drive systemic change that supports equitable learning and success for students with disability, in partnership with staff and students.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $129,497 – $137,029 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Life sits within the UWA Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Education & Student Experience.  The Directorate has four core functions, Student Administration, Student Offices, Student Equity & Success, and Student Wellbeing & Engagement.  The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation.  The Directorate is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio.

The Student Equity and Success teams facilitate a high-quality student experience focused on access and support for students. This includes academic and cocurricular activities that enrich an inclusive student experience, with a dedicated first year experience.

UWA’s Disability Service provides support to students with disabilities, medical or mental health conditions. The service provides confidential advice and information to registered students and assists with educational access, with assistive technologies and the implementation of reasonable adjustments. The team also supports requests for alternative exam arrangements and develops and promotes resources, online and on campus, to support their study. The team work closely and collaboratively with the academic community and other services in Student Life to provide holistic and integrated support to students to achieve their study goals and support their wellbeing.

About the opportunity

• You will lead daily operation of the Disability service, while also contributing to the strategic management and design of accessibility support across the University.
• Oversee service delivery and workflow management,  and drive continuous improvement to strengthen the Disability service’s capacity to deliver a high-quality, future-focused service.
• You will lead the development of new initiatives and strategies, collaborating with academic and professional staff and students to enhance inclusive teaching practices, and support the implementation of Universal Design for Learning and neuro-affirming practices.

About you

• Degree in relevant Allied Health Services, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Rehabilitation or equivalent.
• Extensive and relevant clinical experience closely related to working with people with disability, preferably in an education setting.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing complex services, including team leadership and facilitating team cohesion, coordinating a service and strategic planning, and oversight of HR, financial, performance and reporting responsibilities.
• Extensive knowledge of guiding principles and legislation relating to disability particularly as they relate to students with disability in higher education in Australia and the ability to provide strategic advice and insight and influence institutional policy and practice.
• Proven capacity to lead cross-functional collaboration on disability-related issues that impact student success.

Note:

• Occasional weekend work during examination periods.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION [Manager, Academic Inclusion and Accessibility] - (520125).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Elisa McGowan at elisa.mcgowan@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 12th May 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.