Accessibility Consultant (Identified)

About this Opportunity

This position is only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

• Fixed-Term (until 31.12.2025), Full-Time
• Wellbeing Directorate
• CQUniversity Rockhampton, Gladstone or Mackay
• Higher Education Worker Level 7
• Total Remuneration $117,129 to $127,380 pa (including salary of $98,976 to $107,638 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

CQUniversity is a place where your work really matters. We are seeking a passionate professional to join our friendly team to improve accessibility of learning and teaching experiences for students with disabilities, medical and mental health conditions. In this student-facing role, you'll help shape the learning experience of students through the implementation of inclusive practice in the design and delivery of education and training programs.

We're seeking an enthusiastic Accessibility Consultant to join our Accessibility and Equity team to support students by developing and implementing reasonable educational adjustments, promoting culturally safe and inclusive practices and community wellbeing. You’ll play a key role in supporting and guiding students, academics, student facing staff and other key service areas. 

Be part of a University that celebrates culture, champions inclusion and empowers Indigenous voices. At CQUniversity, you won’t just support student journeys – you’ll help change lives.

Be Rewarded

• Up to 5 days paid Indigenous Cultural or Ceremonial leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice to join an award-winning superfund)
• Generous annual, personal/sick, parental and carers leave
• 7.25 hours engaged service leave
• Fantastic professional and career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated experience and capability working in the field of disability or related equity areas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a small team and ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrated high level of self-motivation, organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage multiple activities concurrently.
• Proven ability to demonstrated initiative and independently prioritise work to manage a caseload of campus-based and online learners with minimal supervision. 
• A relevant degree with at least four years subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 13 July 2025

  
Job Requisition ID: 6193

Contact Details: 

Cate Rooney

(07) 4923 2001

c.rooney@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. 

Work Rights: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold the full rights to work in Australia to be considered for this appointment.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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