Disability Access And Inclusion Officer

Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employeeperks Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellnessprograms About Us The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southernsuburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place ofexperiences, just 20 minutes from Perth city, with everything frompristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-classrecreation facilities. At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a localgovernment – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinkingorganisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by ashared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision -Cockburn, the best place to be. About the Role The City is seeking a passionate and experienced person toensure disability access and inclusion strategies are implementedthroughout the organisation in all of our services, facilities andevents. This involves liaising with internal and externalstakeholders and engaging effectively with community members. The role is a key point of contact, information and advocacy forpeople with disability within the Cockburn community. Coordinating the City’s commitments within our DisabilityAccess and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is an essential role, so werequire someone with strong administrative and community engagementskills to communicate and report on the City outcomes. This position is also responsible for organising the delivery ofDisability Awareness Training for all staff within theorganisation. About you Tertiary qualifications in Disability, Human/SocialServices, Health or Community Development, or considerableexperience in the community services/ disability sector. Knowledge and experience within the disability sectorincluding current access and inclusion policy and practicerelating to accessible premises, services, events, informationand employment. Knowledge and experience with Disability Access andInclusion Plans, including their development, management andimplementation. Experience working with government, not for profit and/orcommunity organisations. Proven ability to engage with the community and keystakeholders, and work in collaboration to develop strengths,interests, programs, and services, and respond to concerns asrequired. A strong level of competency in engaging with residentsfrom a diversity of backgrounds. Strong level of skill and experience in research and reportwriting skills. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply todayand make an impact. Starting from Level 5 Step 1 –Step 4 ($93,945.24 - $99,660.24, pro-rata basis) City of CockburnIndustrial Agreement 2025 based on qualification andexperience. Need more information? We encourageapplicants to read the position description for a fullunderstanding of the role before applying. For a confidentialdiscussion about the role, please contact Simone Sieber, ServiceLead Community Development and Place on 3***. How to apply Head tothe City’s web site ( click“Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. Allapplications must be made via our online portal. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted towork in Australia. All applicants are required to undergo apre-employment process which includes a fitness for workassessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licencechecks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. Closing Date Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 5pm.The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlistingand close the advertising period early. We are currently notaccepting applications from agencies. The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverseworkforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diversebackgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability. Wevalue lived experience of disability and welcome applicants whobring diverse perspectives, knowledge and insight to our team. Attachments: PD Disability Access and Inclusion Officer.pdfPD Disability Access and Inclusion Officer.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr