Central Coast Council

Expressions of Interest – Aboriginal Advisory Committee

Central Coast Council is inviting Expressions of Interest for vacant positions on the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

"Help create a positive difference in your community "

Primary Work Location:Central Coast NSW

• Central Coast Council is calling on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents who want to have a voice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to apply for vacant positions on the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.
• Quarterly meeting cycle
• Voluntary unpaid position

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide an environment that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Today the Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, with the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia. Additionally, we have the fastest growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in NSW.

Current members need not apply.

Council regularly asks the community to help us strategically plan for the future of the Local Government Area and this is completed through a range of advisory groups and committees.

Central Coast Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced Aboriginal people, representatives of Aboriginal controlled organisations, and community stakeholders to be appointed to the Aboriginal Advisory Committee.

Key activities of the role include:

• understanding and active participation in discussions of the subject matters
• attendance at meetings, in person or Online
• applications will be assessed, based on experience, knowledge and expertise
• willingness to participate in onboarding activities, for example Code of Conduct training
• availability to attend quarterly meetings (4 per calendar year).
• provision of confirmation of Aboriginality as part of the Expression of Interest process.

Membership of the Aboriginal Advisory Committees will be on a volunteer basis and no fee or costs will be paid to members.

What we offer:

• Opportunity to provide advice to Council on emerging topics and matters of interest to the community

Please refer toCommittee and advisory groups | Central Coast Council (nsw.gov.au)webpage for further information, including Terms of Reference, for these Groups.

All submissions will be acknowledged.

Enquiries:email:[email protected][BB1][MS2]

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date: Applications close at Midnight on 2 August 2026

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HOW TO APPLY

Thank you for your expression of interest.

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.

Don't have access to a computer or electronic device?Applications can be lodged at any of Council's 11 Library locations. Pre-book a free 1 hour computer time-slot by contacting your nearest libraryhttps://www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/libraries/our-branchesor ask at the Library enquiry counter.

Please note that you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you will need to complete your application without leaving the system as your application will not be saved.

** It is recommended that you review the questions and prepare your responses in a Word document or similar before commencing your on-line application. Unfortunately your responseswill notbe saved if you encounter any problems submitting your application.

To lodge your application, please follow the below steps:

Step 1:Answer the on-line questions shown below. Please ensure that you provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions asked.

Step 2:Attach a copy of your current resume and covering letter

Once your application is successfully lodged you will receive an automated response sent to your e-mail address. If a response is not received this means that your application has not been successfully submitted and you will need to lodge another application.

IMPORTANT:If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing[email protected]or phone 0409 601 161 to discuss what reasonable adjustments you may need.

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PLEASE NOTE:By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided by yourself in this application is true & correct and acknowledge that any offer may be withdrawn should the information that you have provided in support of your application be shown to be false. You also consent to screening checks being conducted where appropriate. This may include associated checks (Criminal, financial and academic checks).