Disability Governance Committee
The Disability Governance Committee is a new governance committee of Council providing oversight and advice on UNSW’s work to advance disability inclusion and accessibility.
The Committee will also provide oversight and advice on the use of funding provided through the Australian Government’s Disability Support Fund.
Expressions of interest
Expressions of interest are now open for positions on the Disability Governance Committee.
UNSW is seeking applications for the following membership categories:
- 2 academic employees
- 1 professional staff employee
- 2 students
- 2 external, independent members.
External members must not be UNSW staff or students, or otherwise engaged by UNSW in a paid or unpaid capacity.
The Committee’s membership must comprise a majority of people with disability. The selection panel will also seek to ensure that the Committee reflects a diversity of lived experience, backgrounds and perspectives.
- What we are looking for
- How to apply
Appointments will be based on a combination of the following:
- lived experience of disability (person with disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness) and/or expertise in disability inclusion;
- experience in governance, policy development or strategic planning;
- expertise in higher education, student experience or workforce inclusion;
- the ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds;
- a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion; and
- the ability to contribute constructively and effectively to Committee discussions.
The Committee will meet up to four times a year and appointment terms will typically be for two years.
To submit an expression of interest, please email the selection panel:
- a short resume or CV; and
- a statement of interest of no more than 300 words.
Please send applications to governance@unsw.edu.au by 5pm Monday 26 October 2026.
Your statement of interest should outline your relevant experience, skills and perspectives, and explain why you would like to contribute to the Disability Governance Committee.
UNSW is committed to providing an accessible application process and accessible Committee meetings. Please include any accessibility requirements in your application.
If there is strong demand for particular membership categories, the selection panel may invite applicants to an interview.
No formal evidence of disability is required. Applicants applying as a lived-experience member (person with disability, neurodivergence, chronic illness) are asked to confirm this in their application. This information will be used to help ensure the Committee meets the requirement for a majority of members with disability.
Further information
For further information or assistance with the application process, please contact governance@unsw.edu.au.