"Disability Transition Officer"

Disability Transition Officer

locations

Melbourne

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted Yesterday

job requisition id

JR45160

Overview:

Part-time – 4 days per week

Fixed Term position until December 2026

Salary HEW 7 Pro rata + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About The Position

The Disability Transition Officer supports students with disabilities transitioning from secondary education into vocational education at RMIT, providing intensive support during the first 90 days of enrolment, including developing equitable learning plans where required. Working within the Student Equity team in the Students Group and closely with the Equitable Learning and Accessibility team, the role collaborates with students, staff, and secondary schools to promote effective transition practices across the Victorian TAFE network.

The position requires interpreting relevant policies and procedures, rapidly building knowledge of RMIT systems, and independently managing a caseload of students with complex needs while prioritising competing demands.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:

Demonstrated understanding of the experiences that young people with a disability, mental health and/or medical condition may have during educational and life transitions.

Understanding of students with disability navigating increased complexities due to intersectional/ diverse circumstances or a background of trauma

Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver information, resources and training to build the capacity of others in support of people with a disability undertaking educational and life transitions.

Strong communication skills – including written and spoken communication.

Strong interpersonal skills – especially in the context of engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders with competing priorities.

Knowledge of Reasonable Adjustments in the context of tertiary education, the ability to solve problems independently, make decisions, and collaborate when necessary.

General awareness of, and familiarity with, the secondary school and Victorian Vocational Education and Training environments, and the capacity to source specialist information from other areas within the RMIT to resolve matters associated with the student’s transition.

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, taking carriage and responsibility of the work required to deliver the accountabilities of the position.

Maintain an up-to-date understanding of policies and legislative frameworks pertaining to the rights and responsibilities of individuals identifying as having a disability.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Group

The Students Group shapes, designs and delivers key student services and experiences to prepare RMIT students for study, life and the global workforce.

We work in partnership with students, academics, professional staff, industry and the community to deliver transformative student experiences that improve access, participation, retention and success for all RMIT students. Our objectives are to:

Shape, co-create and inform an inclusive, safe, industry-engaged and global student experience

Deliver impactful, connected service, care and development opportunities at scale, and to

Engage, empower and value each other so that together we can make a difference.

We welcome a diversity of perspectives and are inclusive in our approach to work. We are aligned in our passion for having a collective and positive impact on the student experience at RMIT. Our team is comprised of talented and motivated people from a range of professional disciplines and backgrounds, at various stages of their careers and including RMIT students.

We are a values-led organisation and we value imagination, agility, passion, inclusion, courage and impact.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact dustin.nguyen@rmit.edu.au

Job Description – Disability Transition Officer

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Applications Close:

23 Feb 2026 11.59 pm