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Disability Planner

Maribyrnong City Council
  • Permanent Full Time
  • Band 6 ($89,846.65 - $97,345.70) plus 10% Super plus monthly Accrued Day Off
  • Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change in population growth, redevelopment, and a transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses and opportunities. Maribyrnong is becoming a sought after residential area and a destination for foodies.

The Opportunity

Maribyrnong Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Disability Planner to join the newly created Access & Participation Unit.

Reporting to the Access & Participation Lead you will support the development and implementation of Council's Disability Action Plan (DAP) in accordance with relevant legislation. Your ability to work with a diverse range of community members and stakeholders and develop and strengthen partnerships and networks, support advocacy and program initiatives that improve the wellbeing of people with a disability, will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

  • Development and delivery of Council's Disability Action Plan in line with state legislation and organisational commitments.
  • Provide specialist disability access and inclusion advice to Council staff in a responsive and timely manner.
  • Build the capacity of Council to integrate access issues into contemporary planning processes.
  • Ongoing monitoring and reporting of Council's Disability Action Plan through evaluation of work undertaken across Council including the assessment of its impact.
  • Apply social justice principles and a community development framework to access and inclusion issues when working with Council staff.
  • Work across Council to build collaborative relationships, understanding and ownership of access and inclusion objectives with key stakeholders.
  • Build the capacity of Council staff to ensure they are well equipped to respond to the needs of our disability community.
  • Produce regular reporting documents for internal and external stakeholders in relation to the Disability Action Plan.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of disability, the impacts of disability on an individual and how these issues interface with community.
  • Practical skills, knowledge and understanding of the Social Model of disability and how that can be used in a local government environment.
  • An understanding of community development theory and practice, principles of community inclusion and participation, and community planning strategies of disability.
  • Demonstrable experience working with diverse communities including people with disability.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

  • Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
  • Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
  • Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
  • Relish a vibrant foodie hub at your doorstep;
  • Take a/n RDO every fortnight / Accrued Day Off every month.

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To express your interest in this role, please click Apply Now and forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description in support of your application.

Enquiries: Lillian Santoro-Woolmer, Access & Participation Lead - 0437 868 876.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Directions from Victoria's Chief Health Officer require all Council workers to be fully vaccinated unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Pandemic Orders. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement when applying for a role with Maribyrnong City Council.

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