Job Description

Employment type

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Ongoing - full-time role

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Location

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The incumbent will be based at a primary location of work in the South East and may be expected to travel where required.

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About the role

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The Disability Inclusion Senior Officer will be part of the Regional Disability Inclusion Implementation Branch who will support the delivery of Disability Inclusion across the Region. The Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Officer will provide direct support to schools to further embed the Disability Inclusion reform initiatives to ensure consistent practice across all education settings. The primary responsibility of this role is to work directly with Area staff and schools to support the delivery of Disability Inclusion.

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In partnership with Area teams, the role will visit schools, provide direct advice on Disability Inclusion and support training of schools and broader educational workforces. The role promotes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and other regional and central staff to ensure consistent, high-quality practice across the region.

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In addition to working within an area to provide advice on embedding Disability Inclusion, the Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Officer will be required to work collaboratively with other regional workforces to support the integration of the Disability Inclusion across the system.

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Desirable Qualifications and Experience

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Mandatory

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- Tertiary qualification in education, disability, allied health or another relevant field
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Essential

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- Robust stakeholder management skills
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- Driver's license
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Diversity and Inclusion

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The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Contact

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For further information pertinent to the role, please contact Alistair Bishop - Manager, Disability Inclusion Implementation via email Alistair. [email protected].

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Preferred requirements

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Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks.

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Privacy

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Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Adjustments

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Application deadline

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Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 22 September 2026

📌 Disability Inclusion Senior Advisor (Victoria)
🏢 Department of Education & Training, Victoria
📍 Victoria