Continuing Part Time Appointment
Professional Employee Level 5/6 - $73,502 – $92,329 pa (pro rata)
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide targeted support to students with disability and access requirements to ensure more effective engagement through studies using Assistive Technologies.

About the Position
As the Digital Accessibility Project Officer, you will be responsible for providing targeted support to students with disability and access requirements, enabling more effective engagement with their studies through the use of assistive technologies (AT).
This student-focused role includes training, troubleshooting, and developing accessible learning tools, as well as contributing to inclusive communication by producing newsletters and maintaining student-facing platforms such as the Neurodiversity Hive. The officer also supports accessibility-focused initiatives and plays a key role in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital accessibility projects that enhance the learning experience of CDU students. These projects may involve auditing and improving the accessibility of online learning materials, collaborating with academic and technical staff to promote inclusive digital pedagogy, developing student-led accessibility resources, piloting new digital tools to support diverse learning needs, and researching emerging assistive technologies and best practices in digital accessibility within the higher education sector.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience in education, IT, disability support or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Demonstrated experience in providing AT support or training within a student-focused or disability support context.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deliver clear, engaging training and support to diverse student cohorts.
• Demonstrated organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A strong commitment to inclusive education and the ability to work effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and learning needs.
• Experience producing accessible digital communications or resources.
• High level of digital literacy and familiarity with AT tools and platforms commonly used in education.

Additional Key Selection Criteria at Level 6

• Strong understanding of digital accessibility standards such as WCAG and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) alongside knowledge of how to effectively implement these standards within a university context.
• Experience working with student platforms or communication tools.
• Significant experience working in a tertiary education setting or directly with students with

To view the full position description please click the apply link to be directed to the vacancy on our CDU job site and then click on job attachments.

Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5 - 6. The base salary will be in the range of $73,502 - $92,329 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $85,997 - $108,024 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Free on-campus parking in designated
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Julia Ash via email [email protected]

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neuro-diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Tuesday 15th July 2025