POSITION DESCRIPTION ______________________________________________________
POSITION TITLE: Access Development Officer (12 month contract)
EFT: 0.6
REMUNERATION: $61,500 pro rata (package)
REPORTS TO: Access Program Manager
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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To improve access to arts and cultural events for people with disabilities and provide a range of
information, resources and services to people with disabilities, disability organisations and the arts
sector in Victoria.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is a part-time contract employee of Arts Access Victoria and is covered by the Arts
Access Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2004. Working arrangements will be negotiated with the
Access Manager at the time of appointment.
LOCATION
The position is primarily based in Arts Access Victoria’s offices (currently located at 222 Bank Street
South Melbourne). Some intrastate and interstate travel is required.
ABOUT ARTS ACCESS VICTORIA
Established in 1974, Arts Access Victoria (AAV) has since become the state’s leading arts and
disability organisation, dedicated to maximising opportunities for people with a disability to create
art, experience art and work in the arts. The organisation achieves this vision through: advocacy;
the delivery of arts programs and events for people with a disability; professional development
programs for artists with a disability; disability awareness training for arts organisations and
distribution of disability access information and advice.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports to the Access Program Manager.
The Access Development Officer will have regular contact with the arts and cultural sector including
cinemas, film industry, venues, producers and companies, disability organisations, peak bodies and
individuals with a disability.
The Access Development Officer works closely with the Access Program Manager, Deaf Arts
Network and the Artistic Program team.
MAJOR TASKS:
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
Information services
 Provide advice and referral service on accessible venues and services particularly booking
accessible tickets, seating, and communication, to people with disability.
 Provide information in a range of accessible information formats.
 Source and maintain a calendar of accessible arts events and venue access information.
 Promote accessible arts events widely including website, e-Bulletins, quarterly member
newsletters and e-News.
 Maintain a register of complaints from people with a disability when facing barriers to
access at arts venues and events. Identify trends and seek to creatively resolve individual
and systemic issues.
Source opportunities for Accessible Arts Events
 Successfully broker accessible arts events (Auslan, captioning and audio description with
producers, artistic directors and venues). Develop and maintain positive relationships with
venues and companies, and identify partnership opportunities.
 Create opportunities for AAV members to shape the programming and access services
provided by venues and festivals (e.g. Deaf Arts Network/AAV festival forums).
 Source and distribute free ticket offers and discount cinema voucher promotions to increase
membership and encourage access.
SERVICES FOR ARTS INDUSTRY
Information Management & Provision
 Research and identify trends in access initiatives and technologies (e.g. captioning, audiodescription, sign-interpreting, mobile phone applications, tactile exhibits, etc.).
 Prepare information for publication in the member newsletter, AAV website, Facebook and
Twitter.
 Promote industry leadership in access and disability inclusion to facilitate broad sector
development.
Access Products & Services
 As part of a team develop and deliver training and professional development services
including Disability Awareness, Accessible Communication and Disability Action Plan
training.
 Provide consultation and advice on a range of access services and disability access planning.
 Create and source a range of practical art specific resources, toolkits and guidelines for
improving access to venues and events.
Industry Partnerships and Liaison
 Work with the Access Program’s partners (arts venues, production companies, festivals and
cinemas) to assist them provide access services, and to develop, monitor and implement
disability action plans.
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Work to establish new arts and cultural industry partnerships to increase industry
understanding of accessible and inclusive practice. Manage these relationships.
Support industry to work collaboratively to increase its capacity to be inclusive.
SERVICES FOR DISABILITY ORGANISATIONS
Information Provision
 Provide information about Arts Access Victoria, the Access Program, and a calendar of
accessible arts events.
 Liaise with disability service providers on Membership, cinema tickets, and access services.
 Source opportunities for project partnerships that improve access provision and
participation of people with disability in the arts.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
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Support the Access Program Manager to implement strategic initiatives and programs that
support the Victorian arts and cultural sector to broaden its audience, particularly audience
members with disability. These initiatives might include campaigns, forums, information
and training.
Help to create and participate in advocacy campaigns to increase access for people with a
disability in cultural life.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
SPECIALIST SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES:
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A philosophy that demonstrates a commitment to the rights of people with a disability.
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Demonstrated experience in arts & culture and/or disability access and inclusion.
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Thorough knowledge and experience of planning for disability inclusion (e.g. disability action
planning, resource development).
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Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering training programs, including
resource development. Experience in an arts or community context would be highly
regarded.
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Demonstrated competence with information management and communicating to a range of
audiences.
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Ability to plan, prioritise and organise work on an individual basis, to achieve specific and set
objectives in the most efficient way possible within a set timeline and in an environment of
change and conflicting priorities.
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A commitment to quality customer service.
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Ability to think laterally and to instigate and develop partnerships aligned to Arts Access
Victoria’s programs and projects.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
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Ability to relate to people with a disability in a manner sensitive to and respectful of their
individual needs.
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Ability to creatively solve problems through discussion, negotiation and teamwork.
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Confident to professionally represent the Access Program and Arts Access Victoria in a range
of settings, as required.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present clear and concise
reports.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
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Relevant Tertiary qualifications in the Arts or Community Development coupled with
relevant experience.
An accredited training qualification and/or extensive experience in training delivery.
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Demonstrated competence in MS Excel, MS Word, internet and social media.
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Extensive networks in the arts and cultural sector and sound knowledge of arts and cultural
policy and disability networks.
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Victorian driver’s licence and Police Check required.
YOUR APPLICATION
Please include the following with your application
 cover letter addressing each of the Key Selection criteria,
 current Resume
 names and contact details of two recent referees.
Applications close by 5pm Friday 21 December 2012.
Please send hard copy application to:
Wendy O’Neill
Access Program Manager
Arts Access Victoria
222 Bank Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
Or email to
recruitment@artsaccess.com.au
Enquiries: Wendy O’Neill 8640 6012
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Arts Access Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage people with a
disability and/or people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background to apply. If you
require assistance with your application please contact us. A position description is available in
alternate formats if required including Braille, CD, Large Print and Plain English.