Manager, Accessibility and Welfare

• Access and Inclusion team (StudentSupport andWellbeingServices) 

• Drive meaningful change through accessibility,inclusion and student wellbeing leadership. 

• Full-time, permanent withbase salary in the rangeof$120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level8).  

• Based atourvibrant St Lucia Campus. 

About This Opportunity   

Join The University of Queensland’s Student Support and Wellbeing Services team in a pivotal leadership role, whereyou'll help shape a more inclusive,accessible and supportive student experience. Reporting to the Senior Manager,Access and Inclusion,you'll leadthemultidisciplinary teams delivering accessibility, welfare,diversity and inclusion services that empower students to fullyparticipate and succeed in university life.  

This is an opportunity tohelp shape accessibilityand welfarepractice at UQ and across the sector. Combining strategic leadership with service excellence,you'll influence how UQ supports students to overcome barriers to accessand participation, while leading initiatives that strengthen the University's commitment to equity,inclusion and wellbeing. 

Key responsibilities will include:   

• Leading and developing multidisciplinary teams delivering accessibility, welfare, disability,diversity and inclusion services to students.  

• Driving strategic and operational initiatives that enhance student access,participation and success.  

• Partnering with stakeholders across UQ to foster a coordinated, student-centred approach to service delivery.  

• Leading service improvement, changemanagement and process redesign initiatives to strengthen support outcomes. 

• Providing specialist advice on accessibility,welfare and inclusion matters, informed by legislative and policy requirements.  

• Building a culture of wellbeing, psychosocial safety,accountability and continuous professional growth. 

About You    

You are an experienced and values-driven leader who is passionate about creatingequitable opportunities and improving outcomes for diverse communities. You bring a collaborative leadership style, strong stakeholder engagementskills and the ability to navigatedynamic environments whilemaintaining a clear focus on people, servicequality and impact.  

You willdemonstrate: 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams delivering client-centred health,welfare or support services. 

• Experience implementing disability-related legislation and standards into organisational policy, process and service delivery, gained in tertiary,education,government, health, communityservices or another relevantsector. 

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across large and dynamic organisations.  

• Experience leading projects, serviceimprovements and organisational change initiatives.  

• Strategic thinking, soundjudgement and the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate and develop high-performing teams.  

• A commitment to accessibility, inclusion, student wellbeing and fostering positive outcomes for diverse communities.  

This role includes the opportunity and expectation to travel to UQ campuses at Dutton Park, Gatton and Herston while beingpredominantly based at St Lucia. 

About UQ  

As part of the UQ community,you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, working together to create a better world. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range ofbenefits and rewards are available.   

Enjoy up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% super, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program,on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, and salary packaging.  

Interested?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contactDominique Henry ondominique.henry@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team attalent@uq.edu.au,stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.   

When you apply, please ensure you upload aresume and a personalisedcover lettersummarising how yourbackground aligns to the ‘About You’ section.

Other Information   

Pre-employment checks mayinclude verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.   

You mustmaintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.   

We're dedicated toequity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet everycriteria but candemonstrate their potentialrelative to opportunity.We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailingtalent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623.  

Applications closeMonday 21 September2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67981).Applications received via email will not be accepted.Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled forthe weekcommencing 28th September.