Inclusion Officer

City of Salisbury, South Australia; Adelaide; Sur place; AUD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible work options

Free car parking

Professional development opportunities

Annual pay rises

Three extra leave days per year

Résumé du poste

City of Salisbury in South Australia seeks an experienced Inclusion Officer to drive disability access and inclusion across Council programs. You will implement, monitor and evaluate the DAIP while collaborating with teams to embed inclusive planning, services, and community engagement activities.

You will work with people with disability, families, carers and organisations to inform decision making, coordinate networks and develop partnerships for enhanced participation and social inclusion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability legislation and inclusive practices.
• Experience across planning, projects or community engagement.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and prepare reports.

Responsabilités

• Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the DAIP.
• Provide advice and practical support on disability access and inclusion.
• Promote inclusive practices across programs, services and projects.
• Engage with people with disability, families and organisations to inform planning.
• Coordinate and support the Salisbury Disability Access and Inclusion Network.
• Undertake research and analysis of emerging issues and best practice.
• Develop partnerships with community organisations and government agencies.
• Assist with programs and initiatives to improve participation and social inclusion.
• Contribute to advocacy and awareness initiatives for disability inclusion.
• Monitor project outcomes and prepare reports and documentation.

Connaissances

Collaborative

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Formation

Tertiary qualifications in relevant field

Description du poste

Who We Are

The City of Salisbury is the most progressive council in South Australia, driving growth, jobs, housing and opportunity in the north. With a workforce of over 400 people, we offer the chance to collaborate with teams across the organisation to deliver meaningful, community-focused projects.

The Community Development Department manages the City’s libraries, community centres, community hubs, and diverse recreational facilities and partnerships, while also providing support services that enhance quality of life, promote inclusivity, and foster active community engagement.

Join us and see the positive impact of your work can make.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Inclusion Officer to support Council's commitment to creating an accessible, inclusive and welcoming community for people with disability.

Reporting to the Team Leader Community Diversity and Inclusion, you will play a key role in implementing, monitoring and evaluating Council's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), while working across the organisation to embed inclusive practices into planning, projects, services, programs and community engagement activities.

This is a collaborative role that works closely with people with disability, families, carers, community organisations, government agencies and internal stakeholders to improve accessibility, participation and community connection.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Council's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan.
• Provide advice and practical support to Council teams on disability access and inclusion.
• Promote inclusive practices across Council programs, services, projects, facilities and community engagement activities.
• Engage with people with disability, families, carers and representative organisations to ensure lived experience informs Council planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate and support the Salisbury Disability Access and Inclusion Network.
• Undertake research, environmental scanning and analysis of emerging issues, legislation and best practice.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with community organisations, government agencies and disability sector stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and delivery of programs, projects and initiatives that improve participation, accessibility and social inclusion.
• Contribute to advocacy and awareness initiatives that support disability inclusion across the community.
• Monitor project outcomes and prepare reports, presentations and other documentation to support continuous improvement.

About You

You are a collaborative and community-minded professional with a genuine commitment to disability inclusion and improving outcomes for people with disability.

You have strong relationship-building skills and can engage confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders. You are comfortable working across multiple projects, analysing information, providing advice and contributing to initiatives that create meaningful community impact.

Most importantly, you are passionate about removing barriers and creating opportunities for people with disability to fully participate in community life.

You will also have

• Knowledge and understanding of disability legislation, policy and frameworks, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA).
• Understanding of the social model of disability, human rights-based approaches and inclusive practice.
• Experience supporting access and inclusion initiatives, community development programs or related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and work collaboratively with people with disability, families, carers, community organisations and government stakeholders.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing reports, presentations, business cases or project documentation.
• Demonstrated project coordination skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships and contribute to cross-functional projects and teams.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate.
• Current Working With Children's Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in community development, disability, social sciences, public policy or a related field.
• Experience working within local government or a government environment.
• Lived experience of disability as a person with disability, family member or carer.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art Salisbury Community Hub is 25 minutes from the CBD with excellent rail and road connections.
• Modern and positive work environments.
• Free car parking.
• Flexible work options.
• Three additional leave days per year.
• Annual pay rises.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including skin checks, health assessments, flu vaccinations and an employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Eligibility

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and relevant screening clearances are required for this position.

We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, veterans, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Contact us

All enquiries can be made to [e-mail]

Applications close 9:00am, 20 November 2026.