About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a welcoming, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone at Inner West Council feels they belong and can thrive. As part of the Workforce Diversity and Resourcing team, you will partner with leaders and teams to embed inclusive practices across recruitment, development and retention, ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve.
You will lead meaningful and impactful initiatives such as targeted traineeships that create pathways, strengthen representation and expand opportunities for underrepresented groups. In this key advisory role, you will support the development and implementation of Council wide strategies that promote workforce inclusion, accessibility and equity, contributing to Council’s commitment to being an employer of choice.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$96,096.00 - $104,541.32 + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in human resources, social sciences, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience in diversity, equity and inclusion roles
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing DEI strategies and workforce inclusion initiatives
- Strong understanding of accessibility, equity, and barriers faced by underrepresented groups in employment
- Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of an organisatio through excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
- Experience in data analysis and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes within set timeframes
Enquiries
Amrita Biswas, Workforce Diversity and Resourcing Manager on 9392 5142
Closing Date
Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:30PM
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How to Apply
We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments
