Community Inclusion Officer

City of Unley; City of Unley; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 113,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Unley is seeking a Community Inclusion Champion on a part-time basis (0.7 FTE) to lead and promote accessibility and diversity across the council. You will help create a welcoming city where everyone belongs and work within an innovative environment to support residents to live happy, healthy and connected lives.

This MOA Level 5 role offers a pro rata salary of $102,345.97 per annum plus 12% superannuation, with enquiries directed to the Team Leader Community & Cultural Development.

Qualifications

• A passion for working with the community
• Experience supporting initiatives linked to access and inclusion
• Collaborative and innovative mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote Council efforts to ensure Unley is a welcoming city with accessibility and diversity
• Support the community to live happy, healthy and connected lives in an innovative environment

Job description

Permanent Part-Time Opportunity (0.7 FTE)MOA Level 5 | $102,345.97 per annum + 12% superannuation (pro rata)

Help Create a Welcoming City Where Everyone BelongsAre You Our Next Community Inclusion Champion?

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, we engage with our community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs. We are passionate leaders in many fields, and we exist to enable a better life for our community. We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life.

About the role

As The City of Unley's champion in Community Inclusion, you will lead and promote Councils efforts to ensure Unley is a welcoming city that ensures accessibility and diversity and at the forefront of what we do across the organisation. You will work within an innovative environment to ensure we continue to support our community live happy, healthy and connected lives.

Key responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A passion for working with the community
• Experience supporting a wide range of initiatives linked to access and inclusion
• A collaborative and innovative mind set

Why work with the City of Unley?

For 150 years, the City of Unley has been defined by service – to our residents, our businesses, our neighbourhoods, and to each other. Generations of employees and volunteers have been united by a commitment to serve and have contributed to making Unley a place of character, connection, resilience and pride. Building on our proud history, we have an aspiration and a plan to continue to evolve, strengthen our culture and create the conditions for every person to do their best work and make a meaningful impact each day. We believe this is a great time to join us to shape and share in the future. More information

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Darren Baynes, Team Leader Community & Cultural Development at [e-mail] or on 8273 8728. Applications close Friday 23 October 2026 at 5pm. We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we may close this advertisement before the specified date. This position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

• Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Facet-5 Personality Profiling

Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.