- Permanent / Full Time
- Salary: $94,791 - $108,886 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
- 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
- Located at Nowra Administration Building
- Applications close: Sunday, 19 July 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
The Inclusion and Access Partner supports initiatives that promote inclusion, accessibility and wellbeing, with a focus on people with disability. The role works collaboratively with the community and Council teams to remove barriers to participation and support the delivery of Council's Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP). This includes:
- Assist in the facilitation of Council's Committees e.g. the Inclusion and Access Advisory Committee.
- Implementing the Vibrant Communities Team's Disability Inclusion and Action Plan actions.
- Supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Council's DIAP alongside the Vibrant Communities Social Planner.
- Develop and deliver community capacity building initiatives, programs and events that promote accessibility, social connection and inclusion.
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- Tertiary Qualification in one of the following disciplines: Community Development, Social Science, Social Work, Social Planning, or other related fields, or equivalent combined with relevant extensive work experience in these fields.
- Extensive experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating a range of inclusion initiatives that meet identified community social and access outcomes.
- Prior demonstrated experience working with priority population groups, including people with disability.
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
- Current Class C Driver's License
We are looking for a collaborative and values driven professional with a strong commitment to inclusion and accessibility. You will bring good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, enjoy working with diverse communities and thrive in a supportive, team focused environment.
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- Please describe a time when you contributed to the implementation or evaluation of a Disability Inclusion Action Plan (or similar inclusion strategy), and how you ensured people with lived experience were meaningfully involved in the process and outcomes?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Low Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.
Applications Close: Sunday, 19 July 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Jessica Richardson - Lead - Vibrant Communities - 02 4429 3657
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
- NSW Welcome Experience
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
