Careers at UniSC

• Student Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast or UniSC Moreton Bay 
• Level 7, $105,843 - $115,703 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), fixed-term appointment until Dec 2026

The Opportunity

In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of accessible digital and physical learning environments, ensuring all students can engage equitably through best practice accessibility standards (WCAG) and Universal Design for Learning principles. You will assess, procure and implement assistive technologies, deliver training to students and staff, and partner closely with Student Services, IT, C-Salt and academic teams to embed inclusive design across systems and platforms. This is your opportunity to drive meaningful, system-wide change and ensure our learning environments are accessible, innovative and student-centred.

The position focuses on systemic accessibility, capability development, and evidence-informed service improvement, ensuring that digital and physical learning environments, teaching practices, and institutional platforms align with legislative requirements, Universal Design principles, and UniSC’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP).

For more information on Student Services, please visit us online: Student Services

You will

• ensure students with disability, mental health conditions, or neurodivergence can equitably access digital and physical learning environments, including through appropriate assistive and accessible technologies;
• build capability across students and staff in the effective use of accessibility tools, inclusive technologies, and universal design practices that support academic participation and success; and
• lead the coordination, governance, and continuous improvement of accessibility-related technologies and resources, ensuring alignment with legislation, standards, and emerging best practice

About you

You are a confident and empathetic communicator with experience delivering effective assistive technology solutions for people with disability. You use strong critical thinking and data insights to inform recommendations, purchasing and service design. Comfortable working independently or collaboratively, you prioritise effectively and deliver high-quality outcomes. Most importantly, you are committed to inclusive practice and building strong, trusted relationships with students and staff.

You will possess:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in the provision of assistive technology support to people with a disability
• Experience in delivering assistive technology applications and solutions that address the diverse needs of students or people with a disability
• Ability to apply critical thinking and data analysis skills to make informed recommendations for assistive technology purchase and implementation
• Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively, deliver solutions, use initiative, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Experience in supporting the delivery of services to people with diverse needs
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively as a member of a team and to initiate, develop and negotiate effective relationships with clients, including staff and students
• Demonstrated ability to draw on data insights to inform reporting and service design

Don't meet every requirement? At UniSC, we understand that your work and life experiences can be just as valuable. If you're excited about this role but your CV doesn't align perfectly with our position description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our many other opportunities.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494210_position description.pdf

UniSC values a diverse and talented workforce and invites applications from candidates who already have legal work rights in Australia.

All applications must be lodged through our website. To apply please visit our website at: Careers at UniSC

Applications for this position close midnight, Wednesday 25 March 2026

Your completed application must include:

• a resume and a statement of suitability (not to exceed two pages), which be reviewed in alignment to the specified selection criteria as outlined within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Mrs Michelle Goding
Team Leader, AccessAbility and Inclusion – Student Services
Phone: 07 5456 3052
Email: mgoding@usc.edu.au

Discover UniSC

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We’re not the biggest university. But we’re growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland and a growing footprint in major capital cities.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 13 research fields ranked well above world standard, characterised by evidence of outstanding performance according to the Excellence Research for Australia Rankings. At UniSC you will have the opportunity to contribute to the educational landscape for future generations.

We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your career. We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Our Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• Flexible work arrangements & generous leave options.
• Salary packing options + 17% Super.
• EAP, fitness passport & discounted private health.