At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong relationships and turn business challenges into digital solutions.
- Company: Join Inner West Council, a progressive local government focused on community and innovation.
- Benefits: Flexible work hours, remote options, and affordable gym memberships for a balanced lifestyle.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Drive digital transformation and make a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Tertiary IT qualification or 5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 46240 - 56516 $ per year.
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. 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 offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
As our Digital Business Partner, you’ll build strong stakeholder relationships, uncover opportunities for improvement and turn business challenges into practical digital solutions. You’ll help drive transformation, innovation and efficiency while guiding teams through change and bringing emerging digital opportunities to life.
Remuneration: $129,387.96 - $146,382.60 p.a. + 12% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications:
- Tertiary or IT qualification or 5 years experience in a related IT discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in partnering with business units to drive digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of digital tools and strategies that create business value.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively advocate for business needs within IT.
- Ability to co-create digital roadmaps with stakeholders and drive their implementation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide insights and guidance on emerging digital trends.
Enquiries: Darren Morris, Chief Digital Information Officer on 9392 5730
Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026, 11:30PM
Eligibility for employment/Pre-employment Checks: Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre‑employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia.
Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance: 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 let us know.
Digital Business Partner in Sydney employer: Inner West Council
Inner West Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises community engagement and employee well-being. With flexible work arrangements, competitive benefits like affordable gym memberships, and a strong commitment to diversity, IWC empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the vibrant Inner West community. Join us in making a meaningful impact as we strive to be the best council for our residents.
