IAG Defence and National Security

Digital Accessibility Consultant (SharePoint)

IAG Defence and National Security  •  Canberra, AU (Hybrid)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

About Us

IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia.

Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively. IAG is recognised as Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

  • In this role, you will lead a comprehensive accessibility assessment of a large SharePoint‑based intranet, evaluating its current state against contemporary accessibility standards and identifying barriers that impact usability, inclusivity and compliance.
  • You will analyse site structure, content, navigation and interaction patterns, mapping issues as required against Digital Experience Policy and relevant legislative obligations.
  • You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand existing assets, assess integration considerations, and ensure your recommendations are practical, achievable and aligned with organisational constraints.
  • Your work will include producing high‑quality assessment artefacts, documenting findings clearly, and advising on remediation pathways that support long‑term accessibility uplift.
  • Throughout the engagement, you will provide structured, evidence‑based guidance, maintain accurate documentation, and offer ad‑hoc support as required. This role requires strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work onsite within a secure, collaborative environment.

About You

You are an experienced digital accessibility specialist with a strong understanding of accessibility standards, assessment methodologies and compliance frameworks. You bring a balanced mix of technical insight, analytical capability and clear communication, enabling you to assess complex digital environments and provide practical, evidence‑based recommendations that support inclusive design.

You will excel in this role if you bring:

Core Experience & Capability

  • Extensive experience conducting accessibility assessments for intranet, web or digital platforms.
  • Strong understanding of WCAG (latest version) and its application in enterprise environments.
  • Familiarity with the Digital Experience Policy, and accessibility obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify accessibility barriers and translate findings into clear, actionable remediation guidance.
  • Experience assessing SharePoint‑based environments or similar content management platforms.
  • Ability to work onsite and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across technical and non‑technical teams.

Technical & Analytical Skills

  • Capability to evaluate navigation, structure, content, interaction patterns and user flows for accessibility impacts.
  • Experience using accessibility testing tools, manual testing techniques and assistive technology simulations.
  • Ability to assess integration considerations with existing digital assets, ensuring recommendations are feasible and aligned with organisational constraints.
  • Strong documentation skills, producing high‑quality reports, issue logs, compliance mappings and remediation recommendations.
  • A structured, methodical approach to assessment, ensuring accuracy, traceability and alignment with compliance requirements.

The opportunity is based in the ACT and has an onsite requirement with no hybrid working option. Requires a current AGSVA NV1

What we offer

With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra, we’re a tight-knit team, working across some of Australia’s most critical infrastructure and Defence projects. We come from diverse backgrounds and pride ourselves on our flexible, supportive and collaborative team culture. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time, whilst you go about developing a great career in this space.

As part of IAG, you’ll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals’ working across a range of integrated workstreams in a friendly and approachable environment.

IAG Defence and National Security

About IAG Defence and National Security

IAG Defence and National Security (DNS) is a multidisciplinary team of Project Management, ICT, Logistics, Engineering and Commercial advisory professionals who primarily provide services to the Defence Sector, Australian Department of Defence and Defence Industry.

Thanks to the diversity of its service offerings, IAG Defence & National Security is uniquely positioned to provide its partners and clients with holistic solutions that address complex cross-subject requirements.

IAG DNS is part of the wider IAG team - Australasia’s most trusted transaction, commercial, strategic advisory, delivery and technical services firm.

IAG has assisted clients to successfully plan, transact and deliver more than $200 billion of projects across Australia and internationally. This combined experience ensures our team of specialist advisors effectively navigate complex governance frameworks, challenging stakeholders, multifaceted technical environments and regulatory intricacies to deliver value for money outcomes.

We bring a flexible, scalable team with unmatched professional diversity – a national pool of approximately 250 advisors with diverse backgrounds in law, commerce, engineering, defence, construction, environmental management and stakeholder engagement.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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