Disability & Inclusion Lead for Accessible Communities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Flexible work options

Supportive and collaborative team

Paid training and development programs

Reward and recognition programs

Comprehensive leave entitlements

Job summary

Glen Eira City Council in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Community Disability and Inclusion Officer to shape accessible services and ensure voices of people with disability influence programs, services and policies. You will lead engagement and build partnerships across Council and with community partners, driving inclusion and continuous improvement in accessibility.

You will develop collaborations with disability organisations and coordinate inclusion initiatives, supporting staff and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in social sciences, community development, health promotion, planning or related discipline.
• Experience using evidence, data and community feedback to monitor outcomes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and provide guidance to staff or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Leading accessible community engagement and co-design activities to ensure meaningful opportunities for people with disability.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with disability organisations, advocacy groups and government stakeholders.
• Coordinating disability inclusion programs from planning to evaluation and reporting.
• Providing guidance and specialist advice to Council teams and community organisations to strengthen accessibility and inclusion.

Skills

Disability inclusion

Community engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in social sciences / community development

Job description

Glen Eira City Council in Melbourne is seeking a part-time Community Disability and Inclusion Officer to shape accessible services and ensure voices of people with disability influence programs, services and policies. You will lead engagement and build partnerships across Council and with community partners, driving inclusion and continuous improvement in accessibility.

You will develop collaborations with disability organisations and coordinate inclusion initiatives, supporting staff and