Disability and Accessibility Training and Events Coordinator

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.
Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Join the Student Disability and Accessibility team at Griffith University. A passionate and close-knit group which provides quality support to students with a disability and/or health condition on all campuses and is involved in outreach to raise aspirations and access to tertiary education. This unit also has the Deaf Student Support program, supporting Deaf students with access to Higher Education at Griffith and other institutions in SEQ. Fast approaching 45 years of service in Auslan interpreting support, and access to higher education degrees and pathways.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate disability and accessibility events and activities for students
• Support the inclusion and participation of students with disabilities
• Deliver and coordinate accessibility and disability awareness training for staff
• Work collaboratively as part of the Student Disability and Accessibility team
• Support students with a wide range of disabilities and medical conditions
• Contribute to inclusive practices across the University community
• Assist with service delivery across campuses as required
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and key stakeholders

Students with disabilities include those living with any physical, neurological, sensory, intellectual, learning disability or mental health issues. It also includes any long- or short-term medical condition (e.g. cancer, broken bones).
Some service delivery and movement between campuses may be required.

About you
You are passionate about creating inclusive and accessible experiences for students and enjoy building strong relationships across diverse communities. You bring experience coordinating programs, events, or support services and have the confidence to engage with students, staff, and stakeholders in a professional and empathetic way.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience supporting people with disabilities and a strong understanding of inclusive practices and accessibility principles
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage events, training, and competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver engaging training and build positive working relationships
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to improving the student experience
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a Blue Card or equivalent Working with Children accreditation
• Flexibility to support service delivery across campuses where required
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as special education, education, human services, occupational therapy, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education

What we can offer
This is a fixed-term (until 17 December 2027), full-time position based at Griffith University Logan. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary Range
HEW Level 7 FTE salary range $104,504 - $113,219 per annum + 17% superannuation.

Additional Information

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the Position Description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community.

Applicants must have Australian working rights. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. 

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Cathy Easte, Manager, Student Disability and Accessibility. c.easte@griffith.edu.au

Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 31 May. All applications must be submitted online.