Access Technology Service Development Lead
Job No:
VNA765
Location:
National
THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO VISION AUSTRALIA EMPLOYEES ONLY
- Access Technology Service Development Lead
- Temporary Full Time Secondment until 30th April 2026
- National Expression of Interest
As a key subject matter expert in the field of Access Technology (AT), the AT Lead will proactively take a lead in developing, reviewing, coaching and supervise VA Staff to ensure the delivery of best practice solutions that are person centred, agile and commercially focused. Additionally AT Service Development Leads contribute to the development of new AT products and services and lead a culture of person centred technology services.
View the Position Description for this role
Responsibilities
- Act as an AT subject matter expert providing support and assistance to internal and external partners/stakeholders;
- Work with Regional Client Leads and Children and Young People Client Leads to implement changes to policy, procedures, strategic plans and organisational decisions ensuring AT service delivery excellence in alignment with the Clinical Governance Framework;
- Provide support and work collaboratively with Regional Client Leads and Children and Young People Leads to maintain and improve AT service quality through advice on workload management, discipline development, report writing and individual development plans;
- Work in collaboration with Vision Store to provide high level knowledge and support to clients and staff in relation to sales, demonstration installation and configuration of assistive technology equipment and aids
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Bachelor Degree qualifications in Information Technology, Allied Health or equivalent; together with recent practical experience in the field of access technology.
- Understanding of the functional implications of blindness and low vision;
- Comprehensive knowledge of Access Technologies in order to determine suitability for an individual
Contact
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Dominica Maloney.
Applications should consist of an up-to-date resume and a cover letter. You should address the essential job capabilities as outlined in the position description highlighting what you can bring to the role. Please upload documents as a word file for accessibility reasons.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
