Sharee Christian

Project Support Officer- Disability and Inclusion at Flinders University. 

The Project Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of a new employment pathways course at Flinders University, for students with intellectual disability. The role focuses on collaboration with the Lived Experience Advisor, Project Officer and university teams to support the development of strategies and capacity-building initiatives, that enhance accessibility and inclusion across the university. 

• Supporting the implementation of a new employment pathways course, for students with an intellectual disability. 
• Maintaining accurate project records, tracking milestones and preparing documentation to support reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement. 
• Working closely with the project team and university teams to co-develop inclusive practices and accessible resources.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to promote awareness of the project’s goals and support its implementation. 

Disability Advisor at Flinders University                                                   

Working under broad direction the Disability Advisor (DA) assists the University to meet its obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.  The DA supports students to participate in university studies by addressing disability or other related issues that impact on the ability to participate equitably in University life.  The Disability Advisor will support academic and professional staff to understand and implement accommodations to facilitate students learning and assessment needs. 

• Provide advice to students and prospective students regarding disability and equitable learning support arrangements, reasonable adjustments, assistive technology and relevant policies and procedures.
• Assess the learning impacts for students with disability, including long-term medical conditions and/or mental health conditions and determine reasonable adjustments to support students in their studies.
• Implement and monitor reasonable adjustments in collaboration with relevant professional and academic staff, particularly for students with complex requirements.
• Provide advice, guidance, and information to professional and academic University staff regarding legislative requirements and obligations and how these may be met.
• Provide advice and guidance to academic and professional staff to understand and implement reasonable adjustments to facilitate the learning and assessment needs of students with a disability.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of disability-related policies and action plans within the University.
• Design, deliver and evaluate training, workshops and programs to students and staff that focus on disability awareness, access, and inclusion.
• Liaise with and refer to external service providers as necessary.
• Maintain confidential student records and collecting relevant data.