At Collarts, students come first. We are proud to welcome a diverse range of learners to our VET and HE courses, and see difference as powerful. We are committed to making Collarts increasingly accessible, improving inclusion by partnering with students to understand their lived experience and change Collarts for the better. We know that students face a range of personal and learning challenges, and we aim to provide culturally appropriate, sensitive, trauma-informed services through allocated budgets and expert staff roles.

About us:

Collarts (and its predecessor Ausmusic) began more than 30 years ago with three programs, a handful of students and a small team of dedicated lecturers. Our foundation disciplines were music and audio – a proudly rock and roll start to life.

Operating as Collarts from 2010, today we teach more than 2,000 students from over 30 countries in 4 campuses and 50 high schools. We offer 24 degree programs, 5 vocational certificates and we’re ranked #1 for QILT student engagement for creative industry providers in Australia. We welcome international students from more than 30 countries and host exchange students from China, Germany, France and the USA.

We have some of the brightest minds in industry across all disciplines: ARIA award winners, renowned playwrights, actors and comedians, leading film and screen directors, DOLBY Atmos practitioners, recognised music producers and sound engineers, design and animation award winners, and some of the most experienced and respected event and entertainment academics in Australia.

In 2024 we launched a new Strategic Plan, Creativity on Purpose, with goals focused on reach, engagement, sustainability and quality. The plan represents an inflection point for Collarts, as we find new audiences, launch new online and postgraduate products and work towards University College status. It’s the perfect time to join the team: welcome to Australia’s best creative education community.

The role:

Our Equitable Learning and Accessibility Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, identity, or abilities, have equitable access to educational opportunities and resources. This position is key in promoting an inclusive, supportive, and accessible learning environment at Collarts. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students, the Coordinator will implement and enhance access plans, and resources that address the diverse needs of learners.

Key Outcomes:

• As a discipline leader on accessibility, build organisational capacity towards best practice for students with accessibility needs, by providing expert briefings, reports, advice and training on disability, accessibility, legal and regulatory requirements and complaints resolution, inclusive practice and universal design to inform Collarts strategic response.
• Influence best practice models and enhance the knowledge of inclusive education and disability services through strong professional relationships with academic and professional staff within the college, disability practitioners in other tertiary education institutions and relevant external organisations.
• Develop and implement the Collarts Disability Inclusion Action Plan and Universal Design of Learning Action Plan.
• Develop and undertake evaluation of the ELA service, analyse findings and prepare reports to drive continuous improvement and to inform future strategies and actions.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary qualification in Education, Disability, Inclusion, Health, Community Services or related field with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education/training and significant relevant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in disability and equal opportunity practice in a tertiary education institution, (including UDL), current legislation and emerging policy trends, including knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, and the Equal Opportunity Act and other relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to inform, guide and negotiate supportive outcomes which are inclusive, utilise resources effectively, and optimise students’ outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to draw upon related skills and expertise to develop and deliver equity programs that are targeted and responsive.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting teaching and/or participation strategies which are inclusive of all students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to consult, engage, negotiate and influence effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• High-level conceptualisation and planning skills with a proven ability to identify current and emerging issues affecting students with disability.
• Provide advice to a range of stakeholders, and drive innovation to respond to these issues within the Equitable Learning Service and the broader college.

It's a bonus if you have:

• Experience working with a creative audience.
• Has working knowledge of Student Management Systems (Salesforce), Learning Management software and Canvas.
• Knowledge of assistive technology provision and funding opportunities including grant processes.
• Strong network of industry connections.
• Accidental counsellor training, first responder training and mental health first aid training.

Advertising closes: 5pm AEST Friday 7 March 2025

As shortlisting will commence immediately, we reserve the right to close this recruitment earlier than the stated closing date. You must have the legal right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role plus obtain a working with children check. For a confidential discussion please contact Charlotte Petitprez Koscher, Head of Student Administration: [email protected]. For a copy of the position description and perks of working at Collarts click here: https://www.collarts.edu.au/about-us/careers-at-collarts/

At Collarts we are committed to a workplace that celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of our First Nations peoples. We encourage and welcome applications from our First Nations individuals, recognising the unique skills, perspectives, and knowledge they bring to our team. Join us on our journey toward a more inclusive future!