Access and Inclusion Lead

Careers at Council; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 990 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harbour view locations

Fitness Passport

Flexible working hours

Transport allowance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

North Sydney Council is seeking an experienced Access & Inclusion Lead to shape an accessible and inclusive North Sydney. You will provide strategic leadership to embed access, equity and inclusion across services, facilities, programs and infrastructure, and lead the Disability Inclusion Action Plan with partners and internal teams.

You will champion universal design, engage with people with disability and community groups, and influence decision-making at senior levels to deliver lasting

Qualifications

• Experience in disability inclusion, community development or related field.
• Understanding of accessibility and universal design principles.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and influence change in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and evolution of the Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across the Council to embed access, equity and inclusion in services.
• Identify funding opportunities and enable age-friendly and inclusive initiatives.

Skills

Disability inclusion

Community development

Social planning

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate access and inclusion professional who combines strategic thinking with a strong commitment to social justice and community wellbeing.

North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 71,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands, and a bustling CBD. Our aim is to ensure North Sydney remains a welcoming, well-designed, safe and beautiful environment for residents, workers and visitors.

The role

As the Access & Inclusion Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a more accessible, inclusive and connected North Sydney. Working across the organisation, you will provide strategic leadership and specialist expertise to ensure access, equity and inclusion are embedded in Council's services, facilities, programs, infrastructure and decision-making.

You will lead the implementation and evolution of Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan, working closely with people with disability, older people, community organisations, government agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver meaningful and lasting change. From championing universal design principles and inclusive service delivery, to driving organisational capability and community awareness, you will help create an environment where everyone can participate fully in community life.

This is a highly visible and influential role that extends beyond disability inclusion. You will contribute to Council's age-friendly initiatives, support strategic responses to homelessness, identify funding and partnership opportunities, and provide expert advice to senior leaders, Council and community stakeholders. If you are passionate about social equity and want to make a tangible difference through policy, advocacy, collaboration and leadership, this is an opportunity to create impact at both a local and organisational level.

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The person

You will bring expertise in disability inclusion, community development, social planning or a related field, together with a sound understanding of accessibility, universal design and contemporary inclusion practices. You are comfortable working across a broad range of issues, building trusted relationships, facilitating meaningful engagement and influencing positive change in complex environments.

You are a collaborative operator who can work effectively with community members, advocacy organisations, government agencies and colleagues at all levels of the organisation. With excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, you can translate community needs into practical solutions, provide strategic advice and deliver projects that achieve measurable outcomes.

Most importantly, you are passionate about creating communities where everyone feels valued, included and able to participate. If you are motivated by the opportunity to influence organisational culture, advocate for equity and inclusion, and help shape a more accessible future for North Sydney, we would love to hear from you.

Why work at North Sydney Council?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary transport allowance
• Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

Salary range: $99,181 to $118,429 pa+ 12% superannuation + $1,000 pa transport allowance

35 hours per week with access to flexi time

This is a great opportunity to apply your technical expertise while contributing to Council’s commitment to responsive regulation, community safety and continuous improvement.

Closing Date: 25 October 2026 - 11.30pm

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheresto the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.