Access Officer - Dublin City Council

The Job
The Access Officer is a key strategic role within Dublin City Council, responsible for advancing accessibility, inclusion, and equality across all Council services and public-facing activities. This position underpins the Council’s commitment to creating a city that works for everyone including disabled people, neurodiverse individuals, older persons, and others who experience access barriers.

The Access Officer will work across departments and with external stakeholders to embed accessibility into policy, service design, infrastructure, digital platforms and public engagement. The role is central to Dublin’s ambition to lead the way in building an inclusive and accessible urban environment, promoting accessible public events and equitable housing provision.

The role supports the implementation of relevant legislation, particularly the Disability Act 2005, the Equal Status Acts 2000 to 2015, and the Public Sector Duty under the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014. It also aligns with Ireland’s commitments under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030.