About Inner West Council
Inner West Council is one of Sydney's largest metropolitan Local Government Councils, supporting a community of over 201,000 people. We care for 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 us on our journey to becoming the best Council for our community.
We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Council was recognised as the 2023 Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards.
Council is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourages applications from:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- People with disability
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People of diverse sexualities and genders
- Veterans
- Young people
- Mature aged workers
We are committed to respecting the rights and enhancing opportunities for people with disability. If you need adjustments or support for your application, during the recruitment process, or beyond, please let us know. Learn more about reasonable adjustments by clicking on the links below.
- We are an award-winning council.
- The community is the heart of Inner West Council, and our values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion, and collaboration are at the centre of everything we do.
- We are a learning organisation. We invest in our staff from the first day of employment. Employee development, traineeships, and leadership programs 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 per 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.
Council's services include local infrastructure, environmental health, community services, sustainability, urban planning, and office support. This means our career 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 services
- Community: Community Centres, Community Venues, Community Wellbeing, Early Learning, Creative Programs and Activation, Libraries and History, Social and Cultural Planning, Sport and Recreation – Aquatic Services, and Properties and Strategic Investments
- Corporate: Finance, Governance and Risk, Information and Communication Technology, Legal Services, People and Culture, Procurement, Service Transformation and Customer Service, and Strategic and Corporate Communications
- Engineering: Engineering Services, Public Trees, Traffic and Transport Planning, Operations – Parks and Streetscapes Operations, Office of Sport and Parks Liaison, Resource Recovery Services, and Fleet, Civil Works
- Planning: Development Assessment, Strategic Planning, Environment and Sustainability, Planning Management, Private Trees, Health and Building, Regulatory Services – includes Parking, Rangers, Companion Animals and Public Trees
- Property and Major Projects: Parks and Public Domain Planning, Property and Major Projects Management, Properties and Strategic Investments, Facilities Management, Parks and Building Capital Works
Inner West Council is thrilled to offer a variety of paid trainee, apprentice, and cadet programs - where you can gain a qualification while you work. We invite you to explore our current job opportunities and consider subscribing to the Council's job alert to stay informed about new vacancies.
As a trainee, apprentice or cadet, you'll be provided with on-the-job work experience combined with the completion of a nationally recognised qualification through TAFE or a registered training organisation (RTO). We work closely with support providers to ensure you have all the support you need throughout the program.
Council is committed to Equal Employment; we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
Count Her In
Council is proud to support our many employees challenging stereotypes of women in STEM.
AR Bluett Award 2023
Council won the prestigious AR Bluett Award in 2023 for outstanding achievement in NSW local government.
A Journey from Apprentice to General Manager
Council awards and affiliations
