Are you passionate about inclusion in higher education? Do you believe university life should be accessible to everyone? Join us in creating meaningful pathways for students with intellectual disability to belong, learn and thrive on campus.

The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) has a rewarding new opportunity for an Inclusive University Program Coordinator to lead the delivery of our award-winning uni 2 beyond program. This is a full-time, 12-month parental leave replacement position based on campus at the University of Sydney, Camperdown.

• Full time (5 days per week, 38 hours)
• Location – University of Sydney, Camperdown (on-site)
• Contract: 12-month parental leave replacement
• Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Inclusive University Program Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of uni 2 beyond, a social inclusion initiative supporting people with intellectual disability to participate in university life as audit (non-enrolled) students.

Key activities undertaken within the uni 2 beyond program include:

• Student recruitment, onboarding and transition support into university life

• Supporting students to set and achieve individual goals

• Facilitating participation in learning, campus activities, events and clubs alongside peers

• Recruiting, training and supporting volunteer mentors

• Building collaborative relationships with academic and professional staff

• Managing NDIS service agreements, compliance, invoicing and record-keeping

• Promoting inclusive practices across the university community

• Supporting grant applications and coordinating fundraising initiatives

The Inclusive University Program Coordinator will:

• Coordinate daily program operations with guidance and support

• Promote and recruit new students into the program

• Support students’ goal setting and engagement across campus life

• Recruit, train, roster and support volunteer mentors

• Liaise closely with lecturing and professional staff to support student learning and engagement

• Organise and monitor student NDIS Service Agreements, maintain compliance and accurate documentation

• Maintain uni 2 beyond social media and website content

• Work collaboratively with faculty and key stakeholders to support the University’s diversity, inclusion and equity initiatives

• Contribute to grant and funding proposals and fundraising activities

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Health, Social Science/Disability or equivalent

• Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Minimum 12 months’ experience supporting people with intellectual disability

• Experience in community development and/or inclusion initiatives

• Experience in project management and coordination

• Experience within the higher education sector

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

ABOUT UNI 2 BEYOND

uni 2 beyond is an award-winning social inclusion initiative delivered by the Centre for Disability Studies in partnership with the University of Sydney.

The program supports people with intellectual disability to participate in university life as audit students, fostering belonging, learning and meaningful community participation.

ABOUT US

The Centre for Disability Studies (CDS) is a not-for-profit research and education organisation affiliated with the University of Sydney.

Our vision is to improve the lives of people with intellectual disability through research, education and clinical practice that informs disability policy and inclusive practice.