Equity Lead

Job no: 0050964 Location: Parkville Role type: Full-time; Continuing Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services Salary: UOM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 p.a. plus 17% super

  • Launch your career in Student Equity and Disability Services to support students and their development!
  • 17% super, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment!
  • About the Role As the Equity Lead, you will provide staffing support to the Coordinator, Equity Advising and Disability Services. You will also provide coaching, training, and service support to the SEDS team, and review applications and supports to check for currency and best practices for current study conditions by the provision of a wraparound service.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage a case load of students with a wide range of complex disabilities including mental health, physical and neurological conditions
  • Participate in a range of student support projects to identify enhancements to existing practice to reflect diversity and inclusion best- practice
  • Lead the administration of services for alternative exam arrangements related to AAPs, working within Student Equity and Disability Services and across other teams
  • Who we are looking for We are seeking an empathetic and passionate Equity Lead who has demonstrated experience within the disability and equity field facilitating equitable student participation in tertiary education. You will have strong attention to detail, and high-level organisational and task management skills with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines.

    You will also have:

  • A relevant tertiary qualification (completed), such as accredited social work degree with eligibility for membership of the AASW, disability, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience with a minimum of five years' experience and education/training ideally in the disability field and tertiary education sector.
  • Demonstrated experience in the disability and equity field, in the delivery of services facilitating equitable student participation in tertiary education
  • A high level of administrative skills including project management and excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders including administrative, academic staff and students and the maintenance of professional case notes, data reporting, and the reviewing and writing web content and the development of practice frameworks and service guidelines
  • For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

    To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

    This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

    Your new team – The Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) The Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) is in the Wellbeing Services portfolio, which includes the University's Health Service, Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Chaplaincy service. SEDS is responsible for providing educational adjustments for students with a disability or health condition, are carers of a person with a disability, are defence reservists or emergency volunteers or for cultural or religious observance which impact their ability to participate fully in their studies.

    What we offer you! In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

    The University of Melbourne We're tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

    Be yourself The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

    We are dedicated to ensuring barrier-free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

    For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https: // about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

    Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  • The responses against the Selection Criteria^ 2-4 (found in the Position Description)
  • If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact the Professional Talent Acquisition Team via email at Professional- [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application with this email address.

    Advertised: 20 Nov 2023 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

    Applications close: 04 Dec 2023 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

    Job details

    Title

    Equity Lead

    Employer

    University of Melbourne

    Location

    Australia

    Published

    November 20, 2023

    Application deadline

    December 04, 2023

    Job type

    Administration/Managerment

    Field

    Education,Social Science

    About the employer

    When the University of Melbourne was established in 1853, it was a mere cluster of buildings in a large park on the fringe of the city, with four professors and 16 students. The university now sits at the heart of a thriving international city and is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world and number one in Australia. 

    Over 8,000 academic and professional staff support a vibrant student body of around 65,000, including 30,000 international students from over 130 countries around the world. Four Australian prime ministers and five governors-general have graduated from the University of Melbourne, located in the city dubbed Australia’s “cultural capital”. 

    Indeed, Melbourne is a seven times winner of the Economist’s World’s Most Livable City award, and is a UNESCO City of Literature, as well as the birthplace of Australian rules football and a major center for street art, music, and theatre. 

    Melbourne is known for offering students an experience that’s a lot more than just structured learning. The main Parkville campus is close to transport, cafes, shopping, arts and sports venues and accommodation. 

    Students will find a blistering array of cultural activities on campus here, be it theatre, comedy, film or public lectures, and it’s easy to find people with matching interests by joining one of over 200 affiliated clubs and societies, ranging from Chess Club to Women in Science and Engineering, to the Chocolate Lovers’ Society. Sports enthusiasts are well catered for too, with a 25-metre six-lane heated indoor pool, an athletics track and sports field, and a large strength and fitness gym. 

    The university has 10 residential colleges where most students live, which provide a quick way to build an academic and social network. Each college provides sporting and cultural programs to enrich the academic experience, which is at the center of university life. 

    Degrees at the University of Melbourne stand out for being modelled on those from top institutions overseas. Students spend a year exploring a range of subject areas before choosing a major. They also study subjects outside as well as inside their chosen discipline, giving Melbourne students a breadth of knowledge that sets them apart.

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