Learning Accessibility Consultant

About The Team

Join a passionate and purpose-driven team dedicated to enhancing student wellbeing, inclusion and success. In Access, Wellbeing & Equity (AWE), you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting students to overcome barriers, thrive in their studies and reach their full potential.

Working in a collaborative and supportive environment, you'll contribute to initiatives that shape the student experience across the University while advancing wellbeing, accessibility and equity outcomes for our diverse community.

Your New Role!  

As a Learning Accessibility Consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting students with disability and health conditions to succeed throughout their studies at Murdoch University.

Working collaboratively with students and staff, you'll champion inclusive teaching practices, support the integration of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, deliver training on accessible technologies and identify appropriate reasonable adjustments that remove barriers to learning.

This is an opportunity to combine strategic influence with meaningful student support, helping to create a positive and equitable student experience.

Based at our South Street campus, you'll have the option to work from our Mandurah office one day per week. While this is optional, occasional work at the Mandurah campus may be required during semester periods.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous| Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $101K – $133K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

• Indigenous Language Allowance

• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

• Employee Assistance Program

• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter and a separate statement (5 - 7 pages) addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A Bachelor's degree in Education with experience supporting students with disability, or a Bachelor's degree in Disability, Allied Health or a related field with experience in accessible learning design or teaching.

• Knowledge of disability, health and mental health conditions and their impact on learning.

• Experience applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in a learning environment.

• Confidence using educational and accessibility technologies across PC and Mac platforms.

• Strong relationship-building and change management skills

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to have a valid working with children check or the ability to register for one in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Heather Hobert, Manager, Access and Inclusion, heather.hobert@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR105833 as the reference.

Applications Close on 4 October 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.