Make a meaningful difference by empowering students with diverse learning, disability and mental health support needs to achieve their goals in this 12-month temporary opportunity, with possibility of further term and/or permanency.

About You

The Accessibility and Learning Support Advisor plays a key role in supporting students with diagnosed disabilities, learning conditions, mental health conditions, and medical conditions to successfully engage in and complete their training. The position works closely with lecturers and stakeholders to develop and implement Learning Support Plans, recommend appropriate support strategies and technologies, and promote inclusive teaching practices. A significant focus of the role is supporting students experiencing mental health conditions by facilitating reasonable adjustments, providing specialist advice, and fostering learning environments that enable participation, wellbeing, and academic success. The role also contributes to staff capability development through professional learning initiatives, develops accessibility resources, and builds collaborative relationships to strengthen inclusive student support services across the College.

There is an option to accrue an additional two weeks leave each year on top of your standard four weeks annual leave.

Suitability Requirements

To be considered suitable for this position, you will:

• Have relevant skills and experience to meet the selection criteria and role requirements as outlined in the attached JDF.

Eligibility Requirements and Other Conditions

To be considered eligible for employment, you will:

• Possess current and valid Australian working rights (e.g. Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or an appropriate working visa). Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Hold, or have the ability to obtain:
  • Department of Education Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

About the College

At North Metropolitan TAFE (NMTAFE), you will join an organisation that changes lives through education and skills.

As one of Western Australia's leading vocational education and training providers, we deliver industry-relevant training across 10 campuses, offering more than 400 courses in 48 industry areas. In partnership with industry, government and community, we help people build rewarding careers and develop the skilled workforce that shapes Western Australia's future.

We value talented, passionate people and are committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and people of all ages and experiences. Together, our diverse perspectives help us achieve better outcomes for our students, industry and community.

Applying is easy

If this is the role you’ve been waiting for, simply give us:

• A comprehensive resume including two professional referees
• A written application addressing the suitability requirements.
  • Selection Criteria 1 - High level knowledge and recent experience in identifying and implementing strategies and technologies that support the access and participation of students with a diagnosed disability, learning condition, mental health condition or medical condition.
  • Desirable: Demonstrated experience working within mental health.

Applications close Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:00pm (WST).

Select “Apply for Job” at the top or bottom of this advertisement to submit your application. Applications must be submitted online, and If you experience any issues please contact the Helpdesk on (08) 9203 3735.  Late applications will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) will apply to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates who meet the suitability requirements for these roles will be prioritised for appointment.

We’re always on the lookout for great people. If you’re suitable but not selected for this role but we believe you’d be a strong fit elsewhere, over the next 12 months we may consider you for other opportunities within the organisation or share your details with other agencies - with your permission.

Kym Sugiyama, Senior Coordinator – Accessibility and Learning Support, would also be happy to chat with you on (08) 9427 1992 or kym.sugiyama@nmtafe.wa.edu.au Also talk with them about how we can make adjustments to support you to participate fully in recruitment.

Find out more by visiting our website: www.northmetrotafe.wa.edu.au.

Advertised Reference Number: NMG149.26S