Manager, Student Disability and Accessibility

Job description

As an experienced, strategic and innovative leader, you will drive the delivery of specialist disability and accessibility services across the University. Play a pivotal leadership role within Student Wellbeing and Accessibility, driving excellence in service delivery, strengthening accessibility and inclusion outcomes, and ensuring students with disability receive timely, consistent and student-centred support. In this key role, you will Lead a multidisciplinary team, overseeing the development, implementation and continuous improvement of disability and accessibility services across the University. Provide expert advice on disability inclusion, accessibility, reasonable adjustments, governance and compliance, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. A key focus will be leading the next phase of service transformation by building contemporary, efficient and sustainable systems and processes that support consistent practice, effective workload management, quality reporting and service excellence. You will leverage data, technology, evaluation and sector insights to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline service delivery and enhance outcomes for students. Working closely with academic and professional staff, you will help identify and address barriers to participation, access and success, while supporting strategic University-wide accessibility initiatives and ensuring compliance with relevant legislative, policy and funding requirements. About You What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you enjoy supporting teams that make a tangible difference in education and research. In addition, you Are an experienced and values-led leader with a strong understanding of disability support in the higher education sector, including reasonable adjustments, accessibility practice, and the Higher Education Disability Support Program. Bring a systems-focused, improvement-oriented approach, sound judgement, and the ability to lead teams, strengthen service delivery, and work effectively with stakeholders across the University. Bring sound judgement, confident stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to lead through complexity. Are comfortable working at both strategic and operational levels: supporting University-wide accessibility initiatives, advising senior stakeholders, overseeing reporting and compliance requirements, and ensuring students receive timely, consistent and student-centered support. Lived experience of disability is highly valued. What we offer This is a full time, continuing position and you may be primarily based at either Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-campus University you may be required to work across other campus locations. Salary Range The full-time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 9: $137,165 – $142,070 p.a. + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $160,483 – $166,222 per annum. Relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably at postgraduate level, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience. Why join Griffith? As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities. Some mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment. Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM). Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. How to apply At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy . Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A cover letter addressing your suitability for the position (not more than 1 page) referring to the qualifications above and the Position Description . Your current CV/Resume. Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. For further information specifically about this role , please contact Emma Morgan, Director, Student Health, Counselling, and Wellbeing via email: For application support or recruitment advice, please contact Kate Watson via email: Closing date: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.