Community Development Officer – Access And Inclusion

• Free parking and safe bike storage
• End of trip facilities
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Discounted membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre
• 19-day month for eligible employees
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• 17.5% leave loading (EA staff)

The City of Fremantle provides an eclectic mix of services, facilities and events to local residents, businesses and visitors. We are committed to employing caring, competent, adaptable and responsive, professional individuals who are excited about making Fremantle a welcoming city for all. We aim to do this through our culture, whereby we take ownership, bring creativity and innovative thinking, collaborate to create better outcomes, and celebrate our collective success. 

We have adopted Activity Based Working (ABW), where staff are empowered to choose the best workspace to produce their best outcomes each day. Our offices at Walyalup Civic Centre support this way of working by providing a variety of spaces, settings and technology to help staff thrive.

The Community Development OfficerAccess and Inclusion leads the development, implementation and monitoring of the Access and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 and provides a point of liaison between the City of Fremantle and the community. This position reports to the Community Development Team Leader and will be expected to bring creativity and flexibility, along with the following attributes.

• Tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Community Development, social sciences, disability services or occupational therapy.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, policies and procedures impacting on the delivery of services to people with disabilities.
• Knowledge and experience with Access and Inclusion Plans, including their development, management and implementation.
• Knowledge and experience of the disability sector including NDIS and current Access and Inclusion policy and practice relating to accessible, premises, services, events and information.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing strategies for inclusion and community participation for people with disabilities, CALD and LGBQTIA+ communities.
• Highly developed verbal and written communications skills across a broad range of mediums, including face to face and social media.
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills
• Current Western Australian c class drivers’ license (desirable).
• Current Police clearance

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions:
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Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5pm Wednesday 14 February but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Vikki Barlow, Manager Community Development on 0437 708 ***.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.