"Peer Note Taker"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Appointment Type: Casual
• Location: Wallumattagal campus, North Ryde.

THE ROLE

This expression of interest is for Macquarie University students who have been directly approached by the Accessibility Service.

Notes are not expected to be verbatim, however should be comprehensive and note takers are expected to upload electronic copies their notes to the Accessibility Service’s ACCESS portal within 48 hours of the class finishing. It is expected note-takers will be available throughout the entire length of the session and complete an online training course on taking quality notes to ensure they meet the requirements of the recipients.

Peer Note takers are paid $37.05 per hour (HEW 1 - hourly rate listed includes 25% casual loading). It is important to note this work is casual in nature and requirements for note takers will change from session to session based on student enrolments.

About Us

The Accessibility Service is dedicated to providing students with a disability, health condition and/or carers of people with a disability with appropriate assistance, support and services to access their studies.

Disability practitioners and support staff work closely with other key departments within the University to implement reasonable adjustments and to raise awareness and understanding of disability issues with all students and staff.

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.

To Apply

This expression of interest is only available to students who have been directly approached by Macquarie University’s Accessibility Service. If you have been approached and are interested in the position, please apply by providing the following documents:

• Resume
• Sample of high-quality class notes
• List of enrolled units for the session

If you are successful in applying for the role, a letter of offer will be sent to you, followed by instructions on how to submit your notes and timesheets.

For further information please contact: disability.adjustments@mq.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Human Resources Officer, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close:

(No date specified)

Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie University when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. At the University, we embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.

We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore our Candidate Resource Hub.

Posted:

07/12/2025