Inclusion Officer - Disability Access & Community Impact

Salisbury SA; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Flexible work options

Three additional leave days per year

Health and wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Salisbury is seeking an experienced Inclusion Officer to advance disability access and inclusion across council services, programs and community activities. You will implement, monitor and evaluate the DAIP while collaborating with teams and external partners to embed inclusive practices in planning and delivery.

Reporting to the Team Leader Community Diversity and Inclusion, you will engage with people with disability, families and carers and help build strong partnerships to drive

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of disability legislation, policy and frameworks (including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA).
• Experience supporting access and inclusion initiatives, community development programs or related projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with people with disability, families, carers, community organisations and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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 inform 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 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.

Job description

The City of Salisbury is seeking an experienced Inclusion Officer to advance disability access and inclusion across council services, programs and community activities. You will implement, monitor and evaluate the DAIP while collaborating with teams and external partners to embed inclusive practices in planning and delivery.

Reporting to the Team Leader Community Diversity and Inclusion, you will engage with people with disability, families and carers and help build strong partnerships to drive