Accessibility Practitioner Canberra

Accessibility Practitioner (Digital Accessibility Specialist) Up to 12‑month contract, starting July. $60–80 per hour (negotiable). Nationwide locations – hybrid working. About the Organisation Our client is a Federal Government Department responsible for enabling access to quality skills, training, and employment to support Australians in finding secure work in fair, productive, and protected workplaces. About the Role A federal government department is seeking an experienced Accessibility Practitioner to ensure digital accessibility compliance across enterprise systems. You’ll work within agile teams to review, audit, and advocate for accessibility from design through to delivery. Responsibilities
- Audit websites, apps and documents for WCAG compliance.
- Review wireframes and prototypes for accessibility issues.
- Assess systems using screen readers and assistive technology.
- Manage accessibility work items in Azure DevOps.
- Collaborate with agile teams to embed accessible design. Qualifications & Experience
- Accessibility Practitioner experience at enterprise level.
- Hands‑on WCAG auditing and conformance evaluation.
- Proficiency with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver, TalkBack).
- Experience supporting multiple agile delivery teams.
- Ability to obtain Australian Government Baseline clearance. Competitive APS5/APS6 equivalent daily rate. Potential for two 12‑month contract extensions. Equal Prospect Statement Calleo is an equal prospect employer and we encourage applications from all people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rud9p