Reference Number: 1003624

About the Role:
This role is part of Curtin's AssessAbility Services team and is based at the Bentley campus. The person in this position will serve as a Subject Matter Expert in assistive technologies, focusing on educational tools and learning strategies designed to help students overcome disability-related barriers in academic settings. They will meet individually with students who need assistive technological support or targeted intervention strategies as outlined in their Curtin Access Plan. Additionally, the role includes delivering both in-person and online training to raise disability awareness and provide accessibility training to staff throughout the year, including during induction sessions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct specialist assessments of students’ assistive technology needs based on Curtin Access Plans and medical documentation.
• Collaborate with AccessAbility Services, academic staff, and relevant stakeholders to implement recommended assistive technologies.
• Develop and deliver Assistive Technology workshops, tools, and small-group sessions to support students’ academic success.
• Train students and staff in the use of assistive technologies and equipment through on-campus support.
• Evaluate and recommend assistive software and equipment upgrades, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Manage the Equity Room operations and coordinate ergonomic equipment loans for students.
• Deliver in-person and online disability awareness and accessibility training to staff, identifying emerging needs and tailoring training accordingly.
• Support relevant research projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in disability inclusion.
• Assist in service planning, identifying priorities, and relevant performance indicators.
• Maintain professional registration and knowledge through ongoing development.
• Perform other related duties as required and aligned with the scope of the role.

What We Are Looking For:

• Considerable knowledge and professional experience of disability and medical conditions, their management and functional implications.
• Experience performing assistive technology assessments for persons with disabilities, identifying technology, and facilitating learning through instruction
• Previous experience with selecting and using assistive technology to support students in completing academic work that complements the students’ unique learning needs and their learning strategy plan
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage others and present information clearly and professionally.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
2. This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check

About Curtin University
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!
For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Sunday 13th of July 2025
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.