Digital Accessibility Specialist

Overview

Digital Accessibility Specialist | 100% Remote (Australia) 

Are you passionate about creating a digital world that leaves no one behind? We are looking for a Digital Accessibility Specialists to join one of Australia’s largest and most established accessibility teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-impact projects across a diverse range of digital assets, ensuring that every user regardless of ability enjoys a seamless experience.

The Role at a Glance

• Location: 100% Remote (Must be based in Australia)
• Contract: 6–12 months (Rolling contract with long-term potential)
• Team: Large, collaborative, and specialist-led environment

What You’ll Be Doing

As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for end-to-end accessibility quality assurance. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Comprehensive Testing: Auditing documents, websites, and applications to ensure compliance with WCAG standards.
• Technical Reporting: Identifying defects and translating them into clear, actionable reports for vendors and internal development teams.
• Remediation Support: Partnering with developers to provide guidance on “uplifting” defects and implementing accessible fixes.
• Advocacy: Applying your knowledge of inclusive design to influence content and interaction principles.

Your Expertise

We are looking for someone who can “hit the ground running” with the following technical toolkit:

• WCAG Mastery: Deep understanding of WCAG 2.1/2.2 guidelines and the ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.
• Testing Proficiency: Proven experience running manual and automated tests across various platforms.
• Technical Literacy: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with common front-end frameworks is highly regarded.
• Design Lens: A solid grasp of interaction and content design principles.
• Communication: The ability to explain complex accessibility issues to non-technical stakeholders and developers alike.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to bring your accessibility expertise to a team that truly values inclusion, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Rosie McAlister 📧 Email: [email protected]

Interested in building at scale? Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

When building teams for our clients Aquent strives to promote and create an open, inclusive and equal environment in which every employee can flourish. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds as we value the importance of diversity and inclusivity within the professional networks we support and the communities we serve. Please let us know if we can provide additional support for your interview process.

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