Job no: 0063520
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Student Equity & Disability Services (SEDS) - Student and Scholarly Services (SASS)
Salary: SM1 competitive salary plus 17% super
- Senior Leadership role in the Student Equity & Disability Services team at the University of Melbourne
- Improve the lives of students living with a disability by providing them with an equitable education experience
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!
About the Role
This pivotal role will spearhead the transformation of student equity and disability services. As a key leader, you will play a pivotal role indesigning and delivering innovative support programs, cultivate a high-performing team, and champion exceptional student experiences for students with disabilities and other equity needs. Leveraging the SEDS Review , you will drive cultural change, optimise service delivery, and harness technology to create a world-class support ecosystem for our students. Collaborating across the university, you will ensure equitable access, improved compliance with policy and legislation, and contribute to improving the experiences and success of our students.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operational leadership of the Student Equity & Disability Services team, spanning both emerging initiatives and the delivery of ‘business as usual’ services.
- As a senior local leader, contribute to the delivery of relevant SEDS Review Action Plan , particularly those that sit within SEDS or require SEDS to collaborate with other areas including student services and faculties.
- Directly enable the design, development and delivery of new / refreshed SEDS services and initiatives that support commencing and current students to feel welcomed and supported to register with SEDS, and to enact with faculties their Academic Adjustment Plans.
- Actively facilitate opportunities for the co-design and evaluation of SEDS’ services, particularly with students and staff with lived experience of disability.The role will also be involved in the roster for out-of-hours student welfare matters.
Who we are looking for
We seek a strategic leader with a proven track record in complex environments to drive innovative solutions and build strong partnerships to improve service delivery. Ideal candidates possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of disability rights, and experience managing diverse stakeholders. Higher education experience is highly valued but not essential.
You will also have:
- A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated experience in leading transformational change including the design, delivery and evaluation of services, ideally in a student-focused or similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams at a senior level, including project teams that draw together people from a range of operating environments.
Please note: People with lived experience of disability are encouraged to apply, however it is not an essential selection criteria of the role.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team – "Student Equity & Disability Services (SEDS) - Student and Scholarly Services (SASS)"
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.
Student Equity & Disability Services facilitates and supports an equitable learning environment for students through the provision of services and advice to students and staff. This includes support for students who have a disability and/or ongoing medical condition, are carers, elite athletes / performers, or are defence reservists / emergency volunteers, or participate in cultural / religious observance.
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
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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 reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
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
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan Bradley via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Recruitment Process Timeline (subject to change)
Applications close: Sunday 22nd of September 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
1st round interview: Friday 4th Oct (ideally morning)
2nd round interview: Monday 7th Oct
Position Description: 
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