Location: Town Hall
Employment status: PT 0.79 FTE (30 hours per week)
Classification: Municipal Officer or Employee Level 4
Agreement: Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement 2024
Salary range: $104,083 to $119,236 per annum + 13.5% superannuation.
About The Role
This role contributes to the success of the City by overseeing and implementing the strategic direction of the Equal Access Action Plan and supporting the organisation to respond effectively to key social issues relating to access and disability. The role works across Council to provide expert advice, deliver programs, and promote awareness of accessibility requirements across information, facilities, buildings, events and activities.
Role Accountabilities Include
- Coordinating and leading Council's strategic approach to access and disability, ensuring equitable access to services, facilities, programs and events.
- Building strong partnerships with community groups, service providers, businesses, government agencies and internal stakeholders to advance community inclusion objectives.
- Overseeing implementation of the Equal Access Action Plan in collaboration with the Access Advisory Committee and the broader community.
- Providing expert advice and project support on access and disability initiatives, including preparing reports, strategies, policy papers and presentations.
- Acting as the key point of contact for access and disability matters across the organisation and community.
- Coordinating accessibility networks, programs and projects that encourage participation and inclusion.
- Supporting organisational awareness and capability in accessibility through collaboration and advocacy.
- Lead the delivery of the City’s Hobart Respects All campaign both internally and externally.
About You
You are passionate about creating inclusive communities and removing barriers to participation. You bring experience in community development, engagement, accessibility, disability inclusion, or a related field, together with the ability to influence, collaborate and build meaningful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You are a strong communicator who can translate complex ideas into clear and accessible information. You are confident managing projects and programs, balancing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality outcomes that make a genuine difference to the community.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Qualifications in Community Development, Communications, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in community development or community engagement.
- Knowledge of accessibility and disability inclusion principles and their application in a community setting.
- Excellent written communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder correspondence.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
- Well-developed project and program management skills.
- A current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People and a current Driver Licence.
The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We Recognise Contributions To Our Workforce And Offer
- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- Flexible work arrangements
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Discounted membership at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.
The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.
City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.
The City of Hobart operates within the Child and Youth Safe Organisations Framework, safeguarding children and young people accessing our services and facilities. Your commitment to this framework is essential to improving the way we work, by implementing strategies and actions to promote child safety and wellbeing and preventing harm to children and young people. The City of Hobart incorporates Tasmania’s Child and Youth Safe Standards in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our community.
Learn more about our vision, mission and values.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our beautiful city and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
If you require any further information specific to this role please contact Kimbra Parker, Manager Community Programs, on 03 6238 2723 or email kimbra.parker@hobartcity.com.au
All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.
Applications close 11:59 pm Sunday 27 September 2026.
Before you begin
You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.
Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.
To Protect Privacy And Prevent Fraud, Do Not Upload Or Email Personal Documents Such As Driver’s Licences, Passports, Or Personal Tax And Superannuation Details. Instead
- Applicants are required to declare they hold the required documentation/licence, and
- Originals will be sighted by People and Culture on the first day of work as a condition of employment.
Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application.
The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit.
Positions are filled, based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.
Learn more about the selection process on our website.
