Disability & Access Advisor Job at TAFE Gippsland AU June 2022

We’re Looking to hire, Disability & Access Advisor Job at TAFE Gippsland AU June 2022

1. Disability & Access Advisor Job
2. Bairnsdale Campus, Australia
3. Full-Time

About Company

As your neighbourhood TAFE, we're committed to ensuring that everyone in the Gippsland region has the chance to pursue trustworthy and high-quality vocational training. We have sites from Warragul to Lakes Entrance in eastern Victoria, and we provide a wide variety of programmes. Our instructional strategies and learning settings are specifically created to allow students the opportunity to engage actively, acquire practical knowledge, and transform their futures.

From pre-apprenticeships and approved short courses to certificates and advanced degrees, TAFE Gippsland has a choice of courses to assist you reach your goals no matter what stage of life you're in.

Our programmes are designed to provide you with the credentials, know-how, and experience you need to succeed in the modern workplace and work in the field of your choice. The best part is that you may finish your course in a way that fits your lifestyle, whether it be full-time, part-time, or online, thanks to our flexible study choices. Additionally, the Student Support Services Team will be available to you during your time at TAFE to help you with any problems or questions you may have with your studies.

To assist Gippsland businesses in upskilling their personnel and achieving their objectives, TAFE Gippsland provides customised workplace training. So far, we've collaborated with community, commercial, and governmental organisations to give training in a variety of subjects, including automotive, first aid, and customer service.  We can offer your employees individualised, high-quality, and cost-effective education and training that is delivered on the job, in our purpose-built facilities, or online, whether you are a major organisation or a small local business.

Disability & Access Advisor Job at TAFE Gippsland AU June 2022

Job Responsibilities

We are seeking a self-motivated and professional individual to step into the exciting role of Disability & Access Advisor.

• You will be responsible for planning and providing specialist case management to students with disabilities, within programs funded through Commonwealth and State agreements.
• You will provide support and assistance to students either directly and/or via referral to external agencies and are the first point of contact for prospective and enrolled students within the Institute who are seeking disability and/or access specific support, advice and assistance.
• The Disability & Access Advisor will build and maintain linkages with internal and external service providers to assist students to obtain the required life and study skills to make decisions and seek assistance, advice and support.

Job Requirement

• Experience in the provision of support services to people with a disability, preferably in an educational setting
• Demonstrated commitment and experience in person-centred practice
• Familiarity with best practice models for disability support within an educational context- planning, case management, strengths-based coaching, reasonable adjustments, mediation, conflict resolution, and supported referral
• An understanding of the NDIS and other supports and local service providers available to people with a disability
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and engagement skills
• A formal tertiary qualification in a disability or community related discipline is mandatory
• Current Drivers Licence
• A valid Working with Children Clearance (WWCC)
• Current (less than 12 months old) satisfactory National Police Check
• Valid Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate.

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