Disability Advisor

Job Description

• Full-time, 12 month contract at HEW 8 level
• Bankstown campus with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $120,754 – $134,051 plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Provide specialist advice and inclusive support that improves access, participation and success for students with disability.

The Opportunity

You will deliver tailored, proactive and responsive support to students with disability, chronic health conditions and/or mental health conditions helping to improve their access, participation, retention and success at the University.

You will collaborate with students and staff to develop, monitor and refine academic reasonable adjustment plans. You will provide specialist advice, advocacy and guidance on accessible facilities, services and learning environments while supporting students with sensitive or complex educational matters.

You will use service data, performance measures and student feedback to identify gaps and recommend targeted improvements. You will also build effective referral pathways, maintain accurate records and co-develop educational programs that strengthen accessibility and inclusion across the University community.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver responsive, high-quality advice, advocacy and support to students with disability.
• Develop and review effective academic reasonable adjustment plans with students and staff.
• Use service data and student feedback to identify gaps and implement targeted improvements.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships and referral pathways with internal and external partners.
• Deliver educational initiatives that promote accessibility and inclusive practice across the University.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• A tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Education, Social Work or a related field.
• Extensive experience supporting and advising a diverse range of clients with disability.
• Knowledge of relevant disability discrimination, education standards, anti-discrimination and privacy legislation.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and communication skills, including experience presenting to varied audiences.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, build collaborative relationships and use Microsoft 365 and CRM platforms.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Terri Mears, Manager, Disability Service via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code 
  REF1854T
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 27th September 2026
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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