Accessibility Consultant
NCS Group Australia
Date: 1 day ago
City: Adelaide, South Australia
Contract type: Full time
Company Description
About us:
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Accessibility Consultant to join our team at NCS Australia. This role is instrumental in ensuring that digital platforms are usable by individuals of all abilities, aligning with best practices and compliance standards.
As an Accessibility Consultant, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility into the design and development lifecycle. You will conduct accessibility audits, provide expert guidance on remediation strategies, and deliver training to build internal capability. Your work will directly contribute to creating digital experiences that are inclusive, legally compliant, and user-friendly for all users.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to digital inclusion and innovation in public service delivery.
Please note: This position is offered on a contract basis. Applicants must be available to work as contractors. Contract duration and terms will be discussed during the selection process.
Qualifications
Why Join Us
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.
NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.
Agencies
We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.
Work Rights And Background Checks
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks
About us:
At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.
We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Accessibility Consultant to join our team at NCS Australia. This role is instrumental in ensuring that digital platforms are usable by individuals of all abilities, aligning with best practices and compliance standards.
As an Accessibility Consultant, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility into the design and development lifecycle. You will conduct accessibility audits, provide expert guidance on remediation strategies, and deliver training to build internal capability. Your work will directly contribute to creating digital experiences that are inclusive, legally compliant, and user-friendly for all users.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation committed to digital inclusion and innovation in public service delivery.
Please note: This position is offered on a contract basis. Applicants must be available to work as contractors. Contract duration and terms will be discussed during the selection process.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in digital accessibility consulting, testing, or inclusive design.
- Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1/2.2, ARIA, and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers, keyboard navigation).
- Experience conducting accessibility audits and providing remediation guidance.
- Familiarity with automated and manual testing tools (e.g., AXE, WAVE, Lighthouse).
- Ability to communicate complex accessibility issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working on government or large-scale digital projects is highly desirable.
- Relevant certifications such as CPACC, WAS, or CPWA are a strong advantage.
- Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies and quality assurance frameworks.
Why Join Us
NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.
NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply.
Agencies
We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.
Work Rights And Background Checks
To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks
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