About us:

AED is a multi-disciplinary consultancy firm with experience and expertise in the construction industry, including Certification and design assessment with respect to Disability Access.

AED consultants have extensive experience in complex projects across NSW, including a significant number of high profile residential, industrial, commercial, and public sector projects.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a full time experienced and enthusiastic Accessibility Consultant to join the team.

To be successful in this position, you should be passionate about providing an inclusive and equitable built environment.

You must be committed to providing a high level of quality service to our clients and be capable of setting your own goals and working proactively while working alongside a dynamic group of professionals in a positive and energetic environment.

You should be familiar with all relevant legislation related to accessibility. Your role will involve a broad range of consulting services, including assessment of projects at all design stages, providing compliance advice and developing alternative solutions, and assessing construction projects.

Duties will include:

Reviewing design documentation.

Preparation of written reports;

Analyse and interpret legislation;

Developing practical design alternatives that satisfy legislative requirements;

Communicating requirements with clients;

Self-management of clients and projects;

Input and advice on access design documentation (drawings);

Undertaking onsite access inspections and producing access reports.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

Demonstrated experience in various classes of buildings in the private and or public sector.

Relevant academic qualifications, including either having membership with the Access Consultants Association or being able to apply.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Great attention to detail.

Good working knowledge of the BCA and all relevant access related Australian Standards, Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standard 2010, AS 4299, DDA.

Able to work cohesively within a team environment.

Completion of Cert IV in Access Consulting is highly desirable.

Hold a Drivers Licence.

As an Access Consultant you will be an integral part of the AED team and be required to work autonomously and as a team player. Your ability to prioritise your workload, be pro-active and organised will see you excel while working independently and in a team.

Salary Package

The position is suitable for a broad range of applicants, including people who are commencing their Access Consulting career, to those with established experience in Access and BCA consulting. An attractive remuneration package is available, subject to negotiation and commensurate with the applicants experience and qualifications.

Applications

If you would like to work with a company that offers a unique opportunity within the industry, please apply with both cover letter and resume .

All applications should be sent to [email protected] and will be reviewed in confidence.

For any further information regarding the position please contact us on (02) 9571 8433.