Join a Monash Council Advisory Committee – nominations open

Published on 13 January 2025

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Advisory committees play a vital role in providing Council with advice on a range of matters including how to improve social issues for Monash's diverse communities and improve outcomes for the environment.

Members offer community insights, share their lived experiences and give ongoing feedback on the work of Council.

They make a meaningful contribution to key Council initiatives and to bettering the lives of their fellow residents, ultimately working towards making Monash a more friendly, welcoming and livable place for everyone.

Committee vacancies

How to apply

To express your interest, please complete our online form (available in multiple languages):

Apply now

Nominations are due by 11.59pm, Sunday 9 February 2025.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application by the end of February. Shortlisted nominees will be required to attend an online interview in mid-February.

Who can apply

Members should live, study or work in Monash, or have a significant connection to the municipality.

Committees are open to individual community members. Some are also open to representatives from community groups or professional organisations in the relevant sector.

Council will aim to ensure that members of the committee reflect the diversity of the Monash community including ethnicity, age, gender and different geographical areas across Monash.

Eligibility requirements for each committee:

Disability Advisory Committee member requirements

Members will be eligible for selection if they:

  • Are living with a disability
  • Are a carer or a family member of a person living with a disability
  • Have an interest in and are able to represent the views of other Monash residents living with a disability

  • Are a professional with a focus of service provision and program and policy development for people with a disability, their carers and families.

Read the Disability Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Environmental Advisory Committee member requirements

Members should demonstrate some of the following:

  • A strong interest or knowledge in environmental sustainability.

  • An interest in representing their community.

Read the Environmental Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Gender Equity Advisory Committee member requirements

Members should demonstrate some of the following:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues relevant to gender equity.
  • An interest and involvement in local and/or broader community partnerships, advocacy, networks or activities.
  • The ability to contribute to the strategic development of gender equity initiatives at local government level
  • Direct links to local community populations and/or organisations.

  • Experience and/or understanding of the role of an advisory committee.

Read the Gender Equity Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee member requirements

Members should demonstrate some of the following:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues relevant to the inclusion of the Monash LGBTIQA+ communities.
  • An interest and involvement in local and/or broader community partnerships, advocacy, networks or activities.
  • The ability to contribute to the strategic development of LGBTIQA+ inclusion at local government level.
  • Direct links to local community populations and/or organisations.

  • Experience and/or understanding of the role of an advisory committee.

Read the LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Multicultural Advisory Committee member requirements

Members should demonstrate the following:

  • Knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues affecting CALD communities
  • An interest and involvement in local and/or broader multicultural community affairs, advocacy and networks
  • An interest and understanding of Local Government services and programs from a multicultural community perspective
  • The ability to contribute to the strategic development of multicultural policy at local government level
  • Direct links to local ethnic community populations and/or organisations.

  • Experience and/or understanding of the role of an advisory committee.

Read the Multicultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Apply online

Contact us

For questions and help completing the form, contact

Marian.Nicholls@monash.vic.gov.au
03 9518 3649

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