Senior Access and Equity Advisor

Location: Metro campus- Broadmeadows, Docklands, Essendon or Cremorne with frequent travel across all campuses including Bendigo
Role Type: Permanent, Full Time| On-site role
Salary: $111,580- $121,550 plus 12% superannuation

About us:

At Bendigo Kangan Institute we change lives through the power of education and skills. BKI brings together Bendigo TAFE, Kangan Institute, VETASSESS and eWorks, to connect people and industries with the transformative power of education and careers.

We deliver future-ready skills, training, and assessment solutions, as well as lifelong learning opportunities. Our vision is to become Australia’s leading skills provider. If you are passionate about joining an agile and forward-thinking organisation that fosters innovation or thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team that puts the customer first, please read on.

About The Role:

This is a newly created role focused on what support students need and how it is designed, assessed and delivered. As the Senior Access and Equity Advisor, you will take ownership of complex and high-risk student cases, providing expert guidance on reasonable adjustments, compliance and inclusive practice.

You will provide practice leadership and oversight to the Access and Equity team, driving consistent, high-quality and compliant practice across campuses, while uplifting capability through coaching and professional support. Working closely with students, educators and external stakeholders, you will ensure Learning Access Plans are meaningful, evidence-based and support long-term student independence and outcomes.

This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner (e.g. allied health, OT, disability specialist) who enjoys combining hands-on casework with people leadership and practice expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role you will:

• Lead complex case management, including functional needs assessments and support planning
• Oversee and enhance Learning Access Plans to ensure meaningful, outcomes-focused adjustments
• Provide expert advice on disability legislation, compliance and inclusive practice
• Lead and manage a team of Access and Equity Advisors, providing supervision, performance support and capability development
• Partner with educators and stakeholders to implement inclusive learning strategies
• Drive the effective use of assistive technology and emerging tools, including AI
• Contribute to service design, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives
• Build capability across teams through coaching, training and communities of practice
  
  

About You:

You’re an experienced practitioner with strong expertise in disability support, inclusive education and navigating complex student needs in a structured environment.

You will also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in Disability, Allied Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in complex case management within education or support services
• Strong working knowledge of disability legislation and reasonable adjustments in practice
• Experience coaching or supporting staff and uplifting team capability
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across multidisciplinary environments
• Experience using or implementing assistive technologies and inclusive tools
• A person-centred, trauma-informed and outcomes-focused approach to student support

We can offer you:

• Attractive work-life balance and flexible work options
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact  
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join a team that values your expertise and empowers you to make a real impact. Apply today and help shape the future of education and innovation at Bendigo Kangan Institute.

If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the recruitment process, or are experiencing technical difficulties applying for this job please contact careers@kangan.edu.au

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications close 27th May 2026

Applications will be assessed continuously - interviews may commence prior to advertised closing date.

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.

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