We are seeking an experienced Lead Accessibility Advisor to join a major Federal Government digital delivery program, helping drive accessible and inclusive digital experiences across a large and complex enterprise setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate accessibility professional to influence digital products and services that support thousands of Australians, ensuring accessibility is embedded throughout the design, development and delivery lifecycle.
About the Role
As the Lead Accessibility Advisor, you will provide specialist accessibility guidance across multiple digital initiatives, working closely with delivery teams to improve accessibility outcomes and support compliance with recognised accessibility standards.
You will collaborate with UX designers, service designers, business analysts, developers, product owners and delivery teams to assess, advise and champion accessible design and development practices. The role requires strong technical accessibility expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a genuine passion for inclusive digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide expert accessibility advice and guidance across multiple digital delivery initiatives
Conduct accessibility reviews of wireframes, prototypes, digital interfaces and existing systems
Perform accessibility compliance assessments and audits across websites, mobile applications, digital documents and communications
Evaluate digital products using assistive technologies, including screen readers, speech recognition software and accessibility tools
Support delivery teams in identifying and implementing accessibility improvements
Advocate for accessible and inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles
Collaborate closely with Agile delivery teams and participate in planning, design and estimation activities




Create and manage accessibility work items and recommendations within Azure DevOps environments
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and accessibility capability uplift across delivery teams
Skills & Experience:
Demonstrated experience as an Accessibility Practitioner, Digital Accessibility Specialist or Accessibility Consultant within medium to large organisations
Strong knowledge of WCAG standards, accessibility auditing methodologies and inclusive design principles
Experience conducting accessibility assessments across websites, mobile applications, digital documents and enterprise platforms
Hands-on experience using assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech recognition software and browser accessibility tools
Experience working closely with UX/UI Designers, Service Designers, Business Analysts, Developers and Product Teams
Strong understanding of accessibility requirements across the full software development lifecycle
Experience operating within Agile delivery environments and multidisciplinary teams
Experience managing accessibility remediation activities and supporting compliance outcomes
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Passion for accessibility, digital inclusion and user-centred design
What's on Offer?
Initial 12-month contract with extension options
Opportunity to influence accessibility outcomes across enterprise-scale digital platforms
Work within a collaborative Agile delivery environment
Hybrid working arrangements available
Opportunity to champion accessibility and inclusive design across high-impact government services
Security Requirements Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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📌 Lead Accessibility Advisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Calleo
📍 Melbourne