Social Policy Officer

Division: CITY LIFE 

Unit: SOCIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Section:  SOCIAL POLICY & PROGRAMS 
Salary:  AUD 107,610.00 per annum plus Superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time position)

Employment status: Temporary up to 28 February 2021

Employment arrangement: Full Time

Location: Sydney CBD 

Option to work under a 19 day month arrangement

At the City of Sydney our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our exciting and ambitious Sustainable Sydney 2030 – developing a green, global and connected city.

The City of Sydney works to build socially sustainable communities that support a more a just and inclusive Sydney – a city that is also more connected, liveable and engaged. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled policy officer to provide high quality policy advice across a range of social and community issues with a focus on disability access and inclusion. The role is required to undertake research, evaluation and preparation of advice that is consistent with the City's strategic directions. 

The role is responsible for the development of the City's Inclusion (Disability) Action Plans, overseeing the implementation of the plan and collating and preparing progress reports and evaluation reports.  At the City of Sydney, disability inclusion and access is a whole of organisation responsibility, and our aim is to embed disability inclusion and access considerations as core considerations in everything we do.

This position plays a key role as a source of advice to other parts of council in ensuring our projcets, programs and services are inclusive and accessible.

The applicant will have qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive work experience in the social or community services field. Research and analysis skills as well as the ability to prepare plans, reports and submissions on complex social policy issues are also required. Understanding of access and inclusion for people with a disability is desirable.

The candidate should have experience in working in a high volume and complex environment and proven ability to balance competing priorities in order to meet deadlines. If you are interested in this opportunity to help strengthen community wellbeing and resilience in Sydney, we want to hear from you. 

To apply:  Click on 'Apply' button below to complete your online application. Please upload your current resume and respond to the online application questions that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role.

This role will require a national criminal check and a pre-employment health declaration.

Position description: CLICK HERE to view or download the position description.

Applications must be made online via the City’s website by 11:59pm on Tuesday 1 October 2019.

For further information contact: Anna Rigg, Social Policy Manager on 02 9288 5812

Employee Benefits: CLICK HERE for more information on the benefits of working in Council.

At the City we provide equal employment opportunity. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.