Disability Inclusion Senior Advisor

Employment type: Ongoing - full-time role Location: The incumbent will be based at a primary location of work in the South East and may be expected to travel where required.About the role: The Disability Inclusion Senior Officer will be part of the Regional Disability Inclusion Implementation Branch who will support the delivery of Disability Inclusion across the Region.The Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Officer will provide direct support to schools to further embed the Disability Inclusion reform initiatives to ensure consistent practice across all education settings.The primary responsibility of this role is to work directly with Area staff and schools to support the delivery of Disability Inclusion. In partnership with Area teams, the role will visit schools, provide direct advice on Disability Inclusion and support training of schools and broader educational workforces.The role promotes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and other regional and central staff to ensure consistent, high-quality practice across the region.In addition to working within an area to provide advice on embedding Disability Inclusion, the Disability Inclusion Senior Implementation Officer will be required to work collaboratively with other regional workforces to support the integration of the Disability Inclusion across the system.Desirable Qualifications and Experience:MandatoryTertiary qualification in education, disability, allied health or another relevant fieldEssentialStrong stakeholder management skillsDriver's license How to apply:For more details regarding this position please see attached position description. Applications should include:A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (maximum of two pages); andA current Resume outlining your qualifications and experienceFurther InformationFor more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion pageApplicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Alistair Bishop - Manager, Disability Inclusion Implementation via email Alistair.Bishop@education.vic.gov.auPreferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.Please let us know via phone or email if you require any adjustments to ensure your full participation in the recruitment process or if you need the ad or any attachments in an accessible format (e.g large print) due to any viewing difficulties or other accessibility requirements.Applications close 11:59pm on Tuesday, 22 September 2026