$87,524 - $87,524 a year

Contract

17h ago , from Box Hill Institute, ABN 76 268 630 462

Empower Students with Disability to Thrive in Their Education Journey.

Box Hill Institute | Full time | Fixed Term

Help students with disability confidently transition into TAFE and thrive from day one

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with disability as they navigate the transition from secondary school into vocational education.

As a Disability Transition Support Officer, you'll provide personalised guidance, advocacy and intensive transition support to students, families and schools, helping students build confidence, access appropriate support and successfully commence their studies at Box Hill Institute.

Working within our Student Accessibility Support Services team, you'll play a critical role in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

This is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity until February 2028, offering a salary of $87,524 plus 12% superannuation.

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer more than just a job - we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your wellbeing, growth and achievements are celebrated. Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

- On-site parking for added convenience
- Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs to celebrate your success
- Generous leave options such as Defence Reserve Service, Emergency Response, up to 20 days paid Family Violence leave and up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Health and wellbeing supports and resources,



including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
- Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
- Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our on-campus retail services such as floristry, day spa and beauty salons, hairdressing salon, barbershop, restaurant, vet & dog grooming - all delivered by students in training, under the supervision of their teachers.

About the role

As the Disability Transition Support Officer, you will work directly with students with disability, their families, secondary schools and internal support teams to ensure a successful transition into TAFE studies.

You will develop tailored transition plans, coordinate support services, facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide specialised advice regarding enrolment processes, reasonable adjustments and available supports. This role focuses on supporting students throughout their transition journey, particularly during their first 90 days of study, while working collaboratively within a 'Team Around the Learner' framework.

What you'll do:

- Provide individualised transition support to students with disability




- Develop transition plans and coordinate tailored support strategies
- Assist students and families to navigate enrolment and student support processes
- Facilitate meetings with schools, families, allied health professionals and Institute staff
- Collaborate with internal support services to improve student outcomes
- Build relationships with secondary schools and external disability support networks
- Maintain accurate records, reporting and program data
- Contribute to best-practice disability transition initiatives across the Victorian TAFE Network

What You'll Bring

- Experience supporting people with disability, mental health conditions and/or medical conditions
- Understanding of disability-related legislation, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong case management, planning and organisation abilities
- Ability to build effective relationships with students, families, schools and internal stakeholders
- A commitment to improving educational outcomes for people with disability
- Experience within education, disability, youth, community services or a related sector will be highly regarded

Qualifications/Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience in disability, education, community services or a related field
- Demonstrated understanding of disability support frameworks and relevant legislation
- Current Employee Working With Children Check
- Current National Police Check

About us:

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📌 Disability Transition Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Box Hill Institute, ABN 76 268 630 462
📍 Melbourne