Posted: 23/07/2026

Closing Date: 21/08/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Macquarie

Job Category: Education

Accessible Format Officer - Macquarie Park

Make a real difference working within our Accessible Information Service team as an entry level Accessible Format Officer to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with vision and hearing loss.

Enjoy flexibility, two weeks of additional leave, and access to not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity (38 hours per week) reports directly to the Manager, Accessible Information Service and will work onsite.

Job Description

What we can offer you:

- Salary range of $67,846 to $80,248+ superannuation depending on experience, with 100% salary packaging to maximise your take home pay
- Generous leave entitlements including 2 weeks paid Christmas leave in addition to 4 weeks annual leave, plus extensive personal/carer's leave
- Paid parental leave of 14 weeks for primary carer and 6 weeks for secondary carer
- Access to industry leading education, professional development opportunities and career pathways
- As an entry-level role, there will be a strong focus on day-to-day professional development, providing opportunities to build skills, knowledge, and experience in the role.

This role will focus on the duties below:

- Undertake a range of tasks within established policies, guidelines, and procedures.
- Assist in transcribing and proofreading accessible materials (braille, large print, e-text) under supervision.
- Support the production of tactile diagrams and accessible graphics following established standards.




- Provide general information and assistance to staff and clients based on a broad knowledge of NextSense.
- Assist senior staff with specific projects, including the preparation of accessible learning resources.
- Participate in accessibility reviews of curriculum and assessment materials under guidance.
- Learn to operate and perform basic maintenance on braille embossers and related equipment.
- Liaise with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders for identified purposes, under direction.

Desired Skills and Experience

About You:

- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with tact.
- Positive organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn relevant software tools, and skills for the production of accessible formats including:
- Unified English Braille (UEB) code – training provided if not already completed.
- OCR software.
- Duxbury Systems
- 3D and UV printing methods
- Awareness of accommodations required for blindness and low vision (training provided).
- Other technology used in the production of accessible formats





- Valid Working with Children Check and National Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain)

Our Purpose and Ambition

NextSense is a not-for-profit organisation supporting people with vision or hearing loss across Australia. We work with children, adults, and their families, providing a holistic approach to hearing services for newborns through to people over 90 years old, and helping children who are blind or have low vision to develop the right skills, mobility, and independence to confidently explore their world.

NextSense has been breaking boundaries since 1860, and we’ve been expanding our services ever since. Today, we deliver world-class education (both to children with sensory loss and to professionals in the field), cochlear implants, allied health services, therapy, research, and clinical services to children and adults. We’re a registered NDIS provider, working with our clients to achieve their own goals and potential.

We’re committed to research and innovation; harnessing the latest technologies and new ways of thinking and educating the next generation to lead the way in hearing and vision services.

How to apply:

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Sonali Marathe, Manager, Accessible Information Service at [email protected] for a confidential chat.

Please see attached the job description here: Accessible Format Officer

NextSense is a child safe organisation, candidate compliance with child protection legislation is essential.

📌 Accessible Format Officer (Macquarie Park)
🏢 NextSense
📍 Macquarie Park