Employment Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Closing Date

17 Dec 2024 11:59pm

Job Title

Senior Accessibility Specialist – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (6-months fixed term)

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

Were an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. Were all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

Make a difference at Telstra

As part of People, Culture and Communications (PC&C), your mission will be to identify opportunities to uplift and embed accessible design and technology to enhance workforce experience. You will do this in partnership with the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team and the Digital Accessibility team who are dedicated and driven to implementing meaningful and systemic change.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Accessibility Specialist – DEI who knows a lot about making things easy for People with Disability. This person will help make sure that everyone who works at Telstra can use our tools and systems and navigate processes without any problems. Using your technical skills and experience, you will check if our tools follow the rules (conduct an internal audit) and make suggestions on the changes required if they dont (develop an action plan). Our aim is to make Telstra an accessible place to work for everyone!

Important note: the role will be a 6-months fixed term contract.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Accessibility Specialist – DEI you will draw on your experience living with disability and/or working in the disability sector:

Complete an audit by identifying accessibility opportunities to embed into our people processes, tools, systems and policies.
Create an action plan based on findings from accessibility audit.
Work with our data and analytics team to analyse quantitative and qualitative workforce data, translating data into insights that will shape initiatives and recommendations.
Leverage internal and external data, relationships and partnerships to influence and shape thinking, strategy and evidence-based solutions.

About You

We are specifically seeking applicants who are living with disability and/or working in the disability sector:

You will demonstrate:

Understanding of the systemic barriers and inclusion challenges faced by people with disabilities, coupled with the ability to develop effective initiatives to overcome these obstacles
Proficiency in person-first language and communication, demonstrating an ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences and senior stakeholders
Expertise in Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Section 508 compliance, and other pertinent accessibility standards, ensuring digital content meets accessibility requirements
Understanding of Global DEI appliable ratings scales across the Technology Industry (i.e. Aust/NZ, Asia, Americas, etc)
Experience with a wide range of assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, and voice recognition software
Knowledge of Responsible AI principles
Effective program or project management capabilities
Strong collaboration skills

Candidates with disability or experience working in the disability sector are strongly encouraged to apply.

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As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued, and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

We work flexibly at Telstra, talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and /or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.

To ensure a smooth and inclusive recruitment process that is free from barriers we work with candidates throughout the entire recruitment process to help navigate our website, search for jobs, submit applications or make arrangements to get you interview-ready.

Visit www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-and-inclusion for more information or email us at DisabilityandAccessibility@team.telstra.com, noting your preferred method of contact (can be via your Disability Employment Services provider). We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce in all its forms.

We encourage applicants from diverse gender, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and applicants living with disability. We also offer flexibility in all our roles, to ensure everyone can participate.