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• 2x Full time, 1-year fixed term positions An excellent opportunity to join Inclusion & Disability Services and provide proactive student support Base Salary $112,628 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity As an Inclusion & Disability Services Officer, you will be the principal contact for students with disabilities seeking adjustments to enable their full participation in education. You will conduct assessments, make recommendations to staff, and coordinate the provision of tailored services and support. This position plays a vital role in promoting inclusion and accessibility across the University community. Your key responsibilities will be to: provide and coordinate inclusion and disability support services for individual students conduct formal assessments of students with disabilities to identify support requirements develop and process Academic Plans and strategies liaise with University staff and external providers to facilitate delivery of appropriate support maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with privacy legislation contribute to policy development and implementation of the University Disability Action Plan deliver training and resources to raise disability awareness among staff participate in professional development and maintain specialist knowledge in assistive technology. About you a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience experience providing services to a diverse client group strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills ability to manage a demanding workload and meet deadlines knowledge of assistive technology and the higher education environment understanding of the needs of tertiary students with a disability competent computing and database management skills current Working With Children Check or ability to obtain one. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Kale Claffey Recruitment Operations by email to kale.claffey@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 08 January 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html