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About Inner West Council

We are here to be of service to our local community and make the Inner West a great place to be. 

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.

We are an Inclusive Employer

IWC is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people and mature aged workers to apply.

This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2023.

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 contact:

• Julia Phillips, Disability Inclusion Programs Officer - phone: 02 9392 5819, email: julia.phillips@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
• IWC's P&C Workforce and Diversity team at Diversity@innerwest.nsw.gov.au

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Why IWC is a great place to work

• We are an award-winning Council: Employer of Choice 2023, AR Bluett Memorial Award 2023, and many more! 
• 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 are a learning organisation; we invest in our staff both professionally and personally from the first day of employment. Offering employee development, traineeships and leadership development are key priorities.
• We offer a fair and flexible approach to work with wide-ranging employee benefits.
• Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $17.45/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
• We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement, and business excellence.

IWC services

Council’s expansive services include overseeing local infrastructure, environmental health, community services, sustainability, urban planning, and office support functions. This means our occupational and development opportunities are wide-ranging and diverse. 

Whether you're new to the workforce, experienced, or seeking a career change, we offer numerous pathways for career growth and professional development!

Our range of services

• Community: Community Centres, Community Venues, Community Wellbeing, Early Learning, Creative Programs and Activation, Libraries and History, Social and Cultural Planning.
• Infrastructure: Capital and Major Projects, Civil Maintenance, Engineering Services, Facilities Management, Fleet and Depot Services, Parks and Streetscapes Operations, Public Trees, Resource Recovery, and Traffic and Transport Planning.
• Planning: Aquatic Services, Building Certification, Development Assessment, Economic Development, Environmental Health & Building Regulation, Parking & Ranger Services, Parks Planning and Recreation, Private Trees, Resource Recovery Planning, Strategic Planning, Sport and Recreation, Urban Ecology, and Urban Sustainability.
• Corporate: Finance, Governance and Risk, Information and Communication Technology, Legal Services, People and Culture, Procurement, Properties & Strategic Investments, Service Transformation and Customer Service, and Strategic and Corporate Communications.

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