ACCESS AND EQUITY

JOONDALUP CAMPUS

$122,641 to $138,131 pa (pro-rata) PLUS 17% SUPERANNUATION

0.8 - 1FTE, 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM

Edith Cowan UniversityAre you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary. Access and Equity

Access and Equity play a key role in the shared strategic goal of progressing equity and inclusion at Edith Cowan University. The area is responsible for providing high quality services to students, delivering enabling programs, and progressing equitable and inclusive practice across the institution.

Access and Equity work collaboratively with stakeholders across the university to drive consistent, evidence-based and transformational equity and inclusion initiatives for students and staff.

The Access and Inclusion team provides expert support for students and staff in the management, administration and coordination of student equity, diversity and disability services. This involves supporting the participation and success of students who live with a permanent or temporary disability, medical or mental health conditions, or have primary carer responsibilities, as well as support for students who are neurodivergent. This role works closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders to support inclusion and collaboration with the goal of maximising retention, success and employability. About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Inclusive Excellence, the Coordinator, Access and Inclusion is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the student equity, diversity and disability service. This includes support for and line management of staff, ensuring consistent quality service delivery and operations, implementing and evaluating service efficiencies and innovations,



and leading continuous quality improvement. The Coordinator will lead a quality student service culture, actively promoting collaboration and information exchange within and across teams, and providing guidance on current best practice in equity and disability to Accessibility Advisers and support staff.

The position will also maintain a caseload of students as well as act as an escalation point for Accessibility Advisers.

About you

Suitable candidates will meet the following Selection Criteria:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g. health sciences, social work, or a related field) with extensive relevant experience OR an equivalent level of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation.

Demonstrated experience in leading a team and supervising staff, providing guidance, performance feedback, mentoring and training and fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture.

Demonstrated expertise in disability, equal opportunity, relevant legislation, and inclusive practice as relevant to the higher education sector, with proven capacity to draw upon related skills and expertise to collaboratively develop and deliver equity programs that are targeted and responsive.

Demonstrated ability to lead evidence-based initiatives that improve systems, services, and student outcomes through innovation and continuous improvement, informed by data analysis and service evaluation.

Ability to provide expert guidance on complex student circumstances in the identification and implementation of support requests relating to disability.

Ability to coordinate with key staff and teams across the university as well as external agencies to identify appropriate adjustments and strategies for students with equity, diversity,



and disability needs.

Perks of working at ECU

At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Susan Edgar Manager, Inclusive Excellence on [08 6304 7159](tel:08 6304 7159) or [email protected] for more information.

Application ProcessPlease upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements along with a statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the key selection criteria listed above.

Advert Closure

Applications close Sunday, 18 October at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.

📌 Coordinator, Access and Inclusion (Joondalup)
🏢 Edith Cowan University
📍 Joondalup