Job Title: Web Accessibility Consultant
Type: Permanent Full Time.
Deadline: 22/04/2013
Permanent Full Time Location
Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
Sydney or Melbourne Location
Vision Australia is a partnership between people who are blind, sighted or have low vision. We are united in our passion that people who are blind or have low vision will have access to and participate in every part of life they choose.
Digital Access at Vision Australia is the leading Australian consultancy in the growing area of web and mobile accessibility. We work with government departments and commercial organisations to provide technical solutions and best practice advice.
The role of Web Accessibility Consultant involves assessing both the technical and practical accessibility of online services, facilitating training courses and working with large organisations to develop sustainable accessibility strategies.
In addition to a passion for accessibility, the successful applicant will be highly proficient in HTML, CSS and JavaScript and have a minimum of 3 years usability and/or accessibility commercial consulting experience. This is an opportunity to work with the leaders in accessibility on dynamic and challenging projects; and help shape the future of accessibility internationally.
Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver strategic plans for WCAG 2.0 compliance
Conduct technical accessibility assessments against WCAG 2.0 and user testing evaluations
Develop and facilitate accessibility awareness training and presentations
Support the business development, write proposals and estimates for new work
Manage large scale projects
Required skills:
Tertiary qualification in HCi or computer science and 3+ years accessibility / usability consulting experience
High level of proficiency with HTML, CSS and JavaScript In-depth knowledge of WCAG 2.0, WAI-ARIA, HTML5 and Web Standards
Experience in the development and facilitation of technical training
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects whilst responding to requests in a timely manner
Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy and quality of written and verbal communication
Initiative to develop, explore and implement ideas
Commitment to continual learning and development of skills
Interstate travel as required (monthly)
Vision Australia offers excellent employment conditions including an additional 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year together with generous salary packaging benefits.
How to Apply:
To obtain a Position Description please contact Olivia Senior olivia.senior@visionaustralia.org
To apply for this position please forward your application to olivia.senior@visionaustralia.org
Applications must address the essential requirements in the position description in order to be considered for the role.
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