About Adelaide Hills Council

The Adelaide Hills Council is a magnificent place to live, work and visit. The environmental, residential, primary production and natural qualities of the district are renowned and contribute to the Adelaide Hills being "a special place", and one of Australia's most loved areas. Adelaide Hills Council is committed to building the community through leadership, community involvement and commitment to service.

We offer a diverse and supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development, flexible work practices, income protection insurance and a genuine desire for you to enjoy your work.

Inclusion and Wellbeing Officer

This is a permanent part-time position (0.9 FTE)

The Inclusion and Wellbeing Officer plays a key role in advancing a more inclusive, accessible, and equitable community. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Council’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) and Regional Public Health Plan (RPHP). This role also leads the Council's response to emerging and ongoing social challenges, including domestic and family violence. Working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders, the Inclusion and Wellbeing Officer provides expert social planning advice and supports the development of inclusive policies and practices across the organization.

This position reports to the Manager, Community Wellbeing and sits within a team of dedicated, fun and passionate community-focused professionals.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic community plans, particularly in areas of disability access, public health, or social policy.
• A comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and trends impacting disability, inclusion, social justice, and wellbeing.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• A drive and passion to create positive change coupled with empathy, integrity and a commitment to inclusion.

This is a prescribed position. As part of Adelaide Hills Council’s Safe Environments Policy, a current Working with Children Check, and undertaking Child Safe Environment Training every three years, are requirements of the position.

A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the Council’s requirements will be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

About our Benefits

• Experience the benefits of a career in council:
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries.
• A health and wellbeing program offering flu vaccinations, skin checks, health seminars and more.
• Free access to three counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Corporate Uniform Allowance.
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
• Study Assistance.

How to Apply

Applications must address the selection criteria in the position description and state the reference number 465 on their application.

Please see below, for a copy of the position description.

Apply by 5:00pm 10 August 2025 via SEEK.

Confidential enquiries are welcome to Rebecca Shepherd, Manager Community Wellbeing on (08) 8408 0551.

This advert information can be provided in other formats if requested.

International applicants who do not have an appropriate Australian work visa or residency will not be considered or receive an acknowledgement email.

Should your application be successful and move to the next stage, you will be contacted by the Hiring Manager. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 20 business days of the advertisement close date your application has been unsuccessful.