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Assistive Technology Specialist and Accessibility Trainer

Federation University Australia
Ballarat, VIC
A$91,516-$92,516 p/a + up to 17% super
Information & Communication Technology → Other
Full-time
On-site

Posted 6 days ago


  • Chief Learner Experience Office - Ballarat, Berwick or Churchill Campus
  • Full-time, fixed term appointment for 3 years
  • HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation


About the role
You will play a pivotal role in enhancing access and participation for students with disabilities by delivering expert support in assistive and accessible technologies. This position requires a high level of professional judgement, diagnostic skills, and planning capabilities to deliver tailored training, develop resources, and evaluate emerging technologies.

You will:

  • design and deliver tailored training for students in the use of assistive technologies (e.g. screen readers, speech-to-text, captioning, notetaking tools);
  • facilitate workshops, drop-in sessions, and online learning to build digital accessibility skills;
  • provide training and advice to staff on accessibility tools and digital inclusion practices and represent Accessibility Services in cross-university forums, committees, and projects; and
  • support the management of assistive technology inventories, licences, and troubleshooting.

About you
You will have expertise in designing and delivering tailored training, and contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement of digital inclusion practices. In addition you will also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and have experience maintaining accurate records of student interactions, technologies, and outcomes.

You will possess:

  • strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff;
  • high level problem solving skills, with a focus on practical and innovative solutions;
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills, including resource development;
  • strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities; and
  • commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusive practice in higher education.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 16 November 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

View position description

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.


About Federation University Australia

Ballarat, VIC, Australia
Education & Training
1001-5000 employees

As Australia’s leading regional university, the desire to transform lives, enhance communities and build a strong and sustainable university informs everything we do.

We became Federation University Australia in 2014 – a new entity bringing together almost 150 years of history making us as one of the oldest universities in Australia.

We have campuses in Victoria across Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera, as well as vocational and trade education at our Victorian TAFE campuses.

We are a diverse community with over 18,500 domestic and international students, 1,650 staff and 118,000 alumni across Australia and the world.

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