Head of Accessibility

• Employment Type: Full time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
• Remuneration: Senior role, competitive total package
• Location: Kensington, NSW (on-campus role, hybrid work arrangement)

About UNSW
UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.

Why this project
UNSW is introducing a new Learning Management System (LMS), and you're invited to take part in reshaping the digital environment that will support teaching and learning for everyone. 

This is more than a system implementation. The program integrates change, training, communications, and engagement to support staff and students through a thoughtfully designed transition. Guided by a human-centred design approach, we are aligning the LMS with Flex-Semester and curriculum changes as a connected and cohesive transformation. 

Joining at this stage means becoming part of an exciting phase of delivery in helping shape how this transformation is experienced across the University. You’ll collaborate with an experienced, multidisciplinary team, working within a program that benefits from strong executive sponsorship, clear direction, and meaningful institutional impact. 

Why this role

As the Head of Accessibility, you’ll set the accessibility strategy, standards and assurance approach for the University’s LMS transformation, helping ensure the platform and learning experiences meet WCAG requirements. You’ll work with students, staff, disability inclusion groups, program teams and vendors to embed inclusive design throughout the transformation and shape lasting accessibility across UNSW’s digital learning environment.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. human-centred design, disability studies, education, information technology) or equivalent experience, with substantial experience leading digital accessibility strategy and practice.
• Expert-level knowledge of WCAG 2.2 and application, including assistive technology compatibility and universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
• Experience leading accessibility strategy within a Learning Management System or large-scale higher-education digital platform.
• Experience conducting or commissioning accessibility audits and assistive technology testing (e.g. screen readers, switch access), and reviewing vendor accessibility conformance reports (VPATs).
• Demonstrated experience co-designing with people with lived experience of disability, and facilitating inclusive consultation processes.
• Sound understanding of accessibility and disability-related standards and legislation relevant to the Australian tertiary education sector.
• Ability to translate accessibility requirements into practical design and configuration standards, and to explain trade-offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to run workshops with diverse stakeholder groups, including students.
• Lived experience of disability, or lived experience supporting a person with disability, highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience influencing without direct authority across multi-disciplinary teams, vendors and governance forums.
• Recognised as a subject matter expert in accessibility, able to provide specialist advice and drive change.

To Apply
Through the job portal, please submit the below as part of your application:

1. Your CV
2. A cover letter outlining your interest, and how your skills and experience aligns with the scope of the role.

Applications sent directly to the contact below will not be considered.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role; valid Australian working rights are required on application.

The closing date for applications is 11:55pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026, 11:55PM

Job Queries: Ayla Kamal -  Talent Acquisition Partner, for any recruitment-related enquiries
ayla.kamal@unsw.edu.au

Benefits and Culture
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• 17% flexible superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• Additional leave over the Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements across retail, education, and fitness providers

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including qualification verification, reference checks, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.

 

UNSW is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.