Manager, Accessibility and Welfare
uq · St Lucia Campus ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Management
Access and Inclusion team (Student Support and Wellbeing Services)
Drive meaningful change through accessibility, inclusion and student wellbeing leadership.
Full-time, permanent with base salary in the range of $120,317 - $134,892 + 17% super (HEW Level 8).
Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus.
About This Opportunity
Join The University of Queensland’s Student Support and Wellbeing Services team in a pivotal leadership role, where you'll help shape a more inclusive, accessible and supportive student experience. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Access and Inclusion, you'll lead the multidisciplinary teams delivering accessibility, welfare, diversity and inclusion services that empower students to fully participate and succeed in university life.
This is an opportunity to help shape accessibility and welfare practice at UQ and across the sector. Combining strategic leadership with service excellence, you'll influence how UQ supports students to overcome barriers to access and 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, change management 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 creating equitable opportunities and improving outcomes for diverse communities. You bring a collaborative leadership style, strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to navigate dynamic environments while maintaining a clear focus on people, service quality and impact.
You will demonstrate:
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, community services or another relevant sector.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively across large and dynamic organisations.
Experience leading projects, service improvements and organisational change initiatives.
Strategic thinking, sound judgement 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 being predominantly 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 of benefits 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 contact Dominique Henry on [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and a personalised cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Other Information
Pre-employment checks may include 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 must maintain 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 to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling +61 7 3365 2623.
Applications close Monday 21 September 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-67981). Applications received via email will not be accepted. Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 28th September.