• 12 month contract + 12 month extensions
• Melbourne Richmond + some WFH
• Ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance

Our client, an independent Federally funded entity focused on helping the disability community is seeking a Digital Accessibility Specialist their team in late August.

Responsibilities:

• Developing prototypes of screens and components using web technologies (code snippets) to evaluate and demonstrate design concepts and evaluate accessibility support.
• Supporting the user researchers, developers, and designers in the design and development of world-class accessible digital products and systems in each phase of the product lifecycle.
• Reviewing prototypes in collaboration with designers to identify content and visual design-related accessibility issues early in the product lifecycle.
• Leading any accessibility-related design and development work and collaborate with analysts, product owners, developers, testers, and project and delivery managers in multiple projects simultaneously.

Criteria:

• Demonstrate more than 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced and multi-disciplinary team delivering high-quality and wide-ranging accessibility-related outputs.
• Basic skills with and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or common front-end frameworks or libraries.
• Knowledge of ARIA and related WAI documentation, and of how ARIA can be used in complex user interface design and development.
• A detailed understanding of WCAG guidelines, including how it is commonly interpreted and applied, and its shortcomings and limitations.

To apply for this interesting and long term Digital Accessibility Specialist contract opportunity please apply or call Matt on (02) 6299 1006. This role closes 12pm 18/07/2025 (JOB ID MF646703 / LH-04014).