Expression of Interest (EOI) to join Councils Multicultural Advisory Group (MAG)
Cardinia Shire Council is looking for community members to join the Multicultural Advisory Group. This group will help the Council with issues related to multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion.
The purpose of the MAG is to
- Give feedback on Council policies and decisions.
- Find the best ways to communicate with multicultural communities.
- Help the Council create a welcoming and inclusive culture.
- Build and improve partnerships to support multicultural communities.
- Guide and check the Cultural Diversity Action Plan.
- Ensure diverse views are included in feedback to the Council.
- Work together, strengthen partnerships, and share information on issues affecting new multicultural residents.
Your role as a MAG member
- Share information and give feedback to help the Council make decisions by participating in engagement activities.
- Help find the best ways to communicate with and involve the Shire’s multicultural communities.
- Support the Council in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
- Encourage a group culture that values and explores different perspectives, ensuring the Council gets diverse advice.
- Work together, build community partnerships, and share information on issues affecting new multicultural residents in the Shire.
The position is a volunteer role. It will last for two years, with a review after the first year. You will need to attend meetings every two months on the 3rd Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.
For more details, check the Terms of Reference (ToR).
To be considered, you must:
- Live in Cardinia Shire and have an ethnic or multicultural background.
- Represent community groups or organizations that serve multicultural communities in Cardinia Shire.
- Commit to attending regular meetings and participating in discussions.
To apply
- In the section where you upload your resume, please upload a short statement explaining why you want to join the Multicultural Advisory Group. You do not need to upload a resume. Then you will be directed to fill in a short online form.
- Applications close on November 24, 2024.
- For more information, contact Joelle Kabamba at 5943 4753 or check the Terms of Reference.
A selection panel will review all applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews from December 9 to December 13, 2024.