1 Purpose
Hindmarsh Shire Council is inviting interested residents to apply for a voluntary appointment on the following Advisory Committees for a 2-year term (from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2027):
- Nhill Township Advisory Committee
- Jeparit Township Advisory Committee
- Rainbow Township Advisory Committee
- Hindmarsh Pride Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Township Committees is to:
- provide leadership in the promotion of Nhill / Jeparit / Rainbow and district, the improvement of the community’s liveability and its economic development, liaising with sporting clubs, community organisations and businesses to identify and help coordinate any such opportunities;
- advise Council of necessary service delivery and infrastructure improvements in its community, and to prioritise such requests and submit them in early December of each year for consideration in Council’s budget;
- provide a means of effective and efficient communication between Council and the community;
- provide feedback and comments on matters referred by Council or other matters brought to the Committee’s attention;
- facilitate local activities and events, including welcome functions for new residents; and
- provide advice to Council as to how the funds of the Town Committee are expended.
The purpose of the Hindmarsh Pride Committee is to:
- Provide a representative sample of independent and authentic voices of people from the LGBTIQ+ community, with an ability to advise on current and emerging issues and priorities;
- Provide feedback and advice to Council on broader policy issues;
- Promote and assist Council to celebrate LGBTIQ+ days of significance and host events within Hindmarsh Shire;
- Assist Council to promote the benefits of diversity and enhance understanding about the barriers to equality facing LGBTIQ+ communities; and
- Report to Council via the tabling of minutes at Council meetings after each meeting.
2 Selection Criteria
Applications for the Hindmarsh Pride Committee will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Live, work or study, or have a relevant connection with Hindmarsh Shire;
- Knowledge and understanding of the needs and issues relevant to the LGBTIQ+ community;
- Capacity to analyse information and provide advice on issues affecting the LGBTIQ+ community;
- Willingness and ability to assist with promotion and organisation of days of significance and events;
- Willingness and ability to engage in open and respectful discussions that add value to the Reference Group and liveability of the Hindmarsh LGBTIQ+ community; and
- Availability to attend 80% of meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Applications for the Township Committees will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Nominees must work, study or reside in the town (or in the district surrounding the town);
- Nominees should have a knowledge of - and passion for - the needs, services, interests and values relevant to their community;
- Willingness to engage with the relevant community and represent a diverse range of views and ideas at Committee meetings;
- Nominees must want to help the Township Committee fulfill its core purpose; and
- Availability to attend 80% of meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on Friday 11 April 2025.
3 Application Details