The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Access and Inclusion Advisor (Student Wellbeing) 
Fremantle campus
Part time opportunity, (0.8) Continuing contract

• Support students to stay engaged in study and thrive during their university years.
• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research.
• $100,821 pa (level 7) + 14.5% superannuation (pro-rata)

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

This role sits within the Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Experience portfolio which includes Student Success, Indigenous Student Support and Success, Chaplaincy, Libraries and Student Life and Student Wellbeing.

Student Wellbeing is a national suite of inter-connected services that deliver a tailored, holistic, human-centric and evidence-based service model. Student Wellbeing support students to stay engaged in study and thrive during their university years.

About the role

Student Wellbeing provides essential support to students to stay engaged in study,and thrive during their university years. This position reports to the Senior Access and Inclusion Advisor and provides essential support to students with disabilities helping them to participate in their education and attain success beside other students.    

Key Responsibilities

• Establish the specific support needs of students with disability enabling them to participate without prejudice in their study programs.
• Develop and maintain Learning Access Plans and recommend reasonable adjustments to facilitate the participation of students in education programs.
• Foster and support strong collaboration with relevant business units and academic teaching staff across the University to assist student leaning needs.
• Identify continuous improvement of practices, operational processes and reporting while identifying broader organisational impacts in relation to strategic planning, development and implementation of services.
• Maintain confidentiality and keep abreast of relevant legislation.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Relevant degree qualifications, with an appropriate level of current industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) and the Disability Standards for Education (2005).
• Extensive experience and management expertise or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/ or education/ training.
• Proficient in providing professional specialised advice and expert knowledge in the application of policies, procedures and legislative standards.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written and an ability to engage across a broad range of internal and external stakeholder groups.
• Experienced in presenting and providing training to staff or students.
• Proficient in the use of online case management systems and efficient use of MS Software programs.
• Experienced in presenting and providing training to staff or students.
• Proficient in the use of online case management systems and efficient use of popular computer programs.
• Skilled in providing services on a broad range of issues, demonstrating confidentiality and an ethical and professional evidence-based support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary issues in the higher education sector.
• Sensitivity and recognition of dealing with confidential information.
• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

Benefits

• Generous training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Discounted study at the University.

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 27 January 2026

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.