We are seeking an experienced Lead Accessibility Advisor to join a major Federal Government digital delivery program, helping drive accessible and inclusive digital experiences across a large and complex enterprise environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate accessibility professional to influence digital products and services that support thousands of Australians, ensuring accessibility is embedded throughout the design, development and delivery lifecycle.
About the Role
As the Lead Accessibility Advisor, you will provide specialist accessibility guidance across multiple digital initiatives, working closely with delivery teams to improve accessibility outcomes and support compliance with recognised accessibility standards.
You will collaborate with UX designers, service designers, business analysts, developers, product owners and delivery teams to assess, advise and champion accessible design and development practices. The role requires strong technical accessibility expertise, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a genuine passion for inclusive digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert accessibility advice and guidance across multiple digital delivery initiatives
- Conduct accessibility reviews of wireframes, prototypes, digital interfaces and existing systems
- Perform accessibility compliance assessments and audits across websites, mobile applications, digital documents and communications
- Evaluate digital products using assistive technologies, including screen readers, speech recognition software and accessibility tools
- Support delivery teams in identifying and implementing accessibility improvements
- Advocate for accessible and inclusive design practices throughout project lifecycles
- Collaborate closely with Agile delivery teams and participate in planning, design and estimation activities
- Create and manage accessibility work items and recommendations within Azure DevOps environments
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and accessibility capability uplift across delivery teams
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated experience as an Accessibility Practitioner, Digital Accessibility Specialist or Accessibility Consultant within medium to large organisations
- Strong knowledge of WCAG standards, accessibility auditing methodologies and inclusive design principles
- Experience conducting accessibility assessments across websites, mobile applications, digital documents and enterprise platforms
- Hands-on experience using assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech recognition software and browser accessibility tools
- Experience working closely with UX/UI Designers, Service Designers, Business Analysts, Developers and Product Teams
- Strong understanding of accessibility requirements across the full software development lifecycle
- Experience operating within Agile delivery environments and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience managing accessibility remediation activities and supporting compliance outcomes
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Passion for accessibility, digital inclusion and user-centred design
What's on Offer?
- Initial 12-month contract with extension options
- Opportunity to influence accessibility outcomes across enterprise-scale digital platforms
- Work within a collaborative Agile delivery environment
- Hybrid working arrangements available
- Opportunity to champion accessibility and inclusive design across high-impact government services
Security Requirements Applicants must be Australian Citizens and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance.
Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Lead Accessibility Advisor in Melbourne employer: Calleo
Calleo is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in its vibrant Canberra, Sydney, and Brisbane offices. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with ample opportunities for growth in enterprise information architecture and governance, all while working in an Agile environment that values quality and compliance.
