At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead accessibility and inclusive design for digital products and services.
- Company: Join Compas, a trusted Australian recruitment company with a focus on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, flexible arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in digital accessibility and user experience.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in accessibility and strong knowledge of inclusive design principles.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Lead accessibility and inclusive design across complex digital products and services, shaping standards, testing practices, design systems and accessible user experiences within a major government digital delivery environment.
Location: QLD, ACT, VIC, NSW
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in the office, with flexible arrangements for the remaining 2 days
Contract Duration: 12 months with 1 x 12-month extension option
Security Clearance Requirement: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 2026, 11:59pm Canberra time
Essential Tasks:
- Lead accessibility and inclusive design practices across digital products and services.
- Establish and improve accessibility standards, guidance, testing and delivery practices.
- Collaborate with designers, developers and product teams on accessible interfaces, components and design systems.
- Lead accessibility testing with people with disability, assistive technology users and representative user groups.
Key Criteria:
- Demonstrated leadership in accessibility, inclusive design or digital user experience within complex digital environments.
- Strong practical knowledge of accessibility standards, assistive technologies and inclusive design principles.
- Experience conducting accessibility reviews, testing and remediation with users and assistive technologies.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and build organisational capability.
Lead Accessibility Advisor in Canberra employer: Compas Pty Ltd
Compas Pty Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while working on impactful Federal IT programs in Canberra. The company fosters a supportive culture that values your expertise and encourages you to lead cutting-edge cloud solutions, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
