Community Disability and Inclusion Officer

Glen Eira City Council Careers; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible work options

Learning & development programs

Leave entitlements

Gym membership

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council Careers in Melbourne is seeking a Community Disability and Inclusion Officer to ensure voices of people with disability shape Council programs and policies. You will lead engagement, build partnerships and drive continuous improvement in accessibility and inclusion across the municipality.

You will coordinate initiatives with Council teams and community partners, provide specialist advice, and monitor outcomes to deliver practical, inclusive outcomes for residents and

Qualifications

• Experience in disability inclusion and community engagement.
• Ability to use evidence and feedback to improve programs.
• Capacity to manage priorities and guide staff or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead accessible community engagement and co-design activities with people with disability.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with disability organisations and stakeholders.
• Coordinate disability inclusion programs, implementation, evaluation and reporting.
• Provide guidance and specialist advice to Council teams to improve accessibility.

Skills

Disability inclusion

Community engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social sciences / community development / health promotion

Job description

• Support inclusive communities and improve accessibility, equity and participation for people with disability
• Part-time (0.6 - 0.8 FTE) | Permanent
• $50.93 - $55.57 per hour (depending on experience) + 12% superannuation

About the team

The Community Strengthening Team works with community organisations, Neighbourhood and Community Houses, residents and partners to strengthen local capacity, participation, inclusion and social cohesion. The team delivers grants, recognition and awards programs, community capacity-building, partnerships and other initiatives that respond to community needs and build skills and expertise within organisations.

About the role

As the Community Disability and Inclusion Officer, you will help create a more accessible and inclusive community by ensuring the voices of people with disability shape Council programs, services and policies.

Working across Council and with community partners, you will lead engagement, build partnerships, provide specialist advice, coordinate initiatives and drive continuous improvement in disability inclusion and accessibility.

Other responsibilities include:

• Leading accessible community engagement and co-design activities to ensure people with disability have meaningful opportunities to influence Council programs, services, policies and initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with disability organisations, advocacy groups, community agencies and government stakeholders to support inclusive outcomes.
• Coordinating disability inclusion programs and projects, including planning, implementation, evaluation, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
• Providing guidance, training and specialist advice to Council teams and community organisations to strengthen accessibility, inclusion and best practice across the municipality.

About you

You are a passionate and collaborative professional who is committed to building more inclusive and accessible communities.

With experience in disability inclusion, community engagement and stakeholder collaboration, you can turn ideas, feedback and evidence into practical outcomes that make a real difference.

You are a confident communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills, able to build effective partnerships, manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a complex environment.

The following is also required:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, health promotion, planning or a related discipline.
• Experience using evidence, data and community feedback to monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and provide guidance to staff, volunteers or program contributors.

Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Pre-employment checks

Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include:

• Employee Working with Children Check
• New National Police Record Check
• Pre-employment health declaration
• Evidence of right to work in Australia
• Current Australian Drivers licence

Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Position Description

Community Disability and Inclusion Officer - Position Description - October 2026.pdf

Closing date: 5 November 2026 at 11.55pm

What's on offer

We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:

• Hybrid work environment – Average of 3 days in the office (or pro rata)
• Flexible work options
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
• Access to paid training and participation in Council’s extensive Learning and Development programs
• Reward and recognition programs
• Comprehensive leave entitlements
• Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure

Working at Glen Eira City Council

Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality services.

Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.