Senior Manager, Student AccessAbility and Support
Job Description
- Job no: HRC0002017
- Category: Professional, HEW 9
- Full-time Permanent role based at Callaghan
- Senior Manager – Higher Education Worker Level 9
- Be instrumental in addressing equity in higher education
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.
About the Unit
The Student Wellbeing unit is tasked with ensuring that students have access to an integrated and coordinated program of personal supports, guidance and connection to assist students achieve academic success. The focus of the Accessibility unit is on providing health and wellbeing, and support for students, along with advocacy for students with disability or health condition to navigate their way through University. Our initiatives help students with the reasonable adjustments they require for successful experience at University.
Be challenged and imagine with us
In this role you will:
- Lead and implement initiatives that improve the student experience by delivering high-quality, timely and effective customer-focused service across the student lifecycle.
- Collaborate with other university departments and external organizations to provide initiatives and innovation for students with disabilities and health conditions.
- Develop and implement strategies that promote an inclusive and accessible learning environment for students with disabilities and accessibility needs.
- Manage the student Financial Wellbeing application process.
This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).
How will you inspire us?
- Show outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to allow you to work with other services and disciplines to provide the best of environments.
- Be passionate about inclusion and have a proven track record of leading successful programs and initiatives.
- Strong understanding of the needs of students with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity and inclusion.
- Have a demonstrated knowledge of obligations under legislation governing discrimination and the Disability standards of education.
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $119,778 – $128,332 FTE +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.
For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University’s please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University’s website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below.
- Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to lead/inspire a team of professional staff to deliver exceptional performance/outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience implementing successful innovations to deliver high-quality, timely and effective customer-focused service.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the disability sector as well as current developments in student access, equity and accessible technology within the higher education sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote, support and maintain a safe, healthy, equitable, diverse and respectful workplace.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 2 pages (approximately 1,000 words).
For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).
Due to the nature of this role, the University may require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
For specific position enquiries, please contact Scott Laing, Associate Director – Student Wellbeing on (02) 4921 0672 or via email Scott.Laing@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Sunday, 7 May 2023 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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