Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer Ministerial Advisory Council
Part-time Temporary
Closes: 05 May 2024
Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: Various - General member, Chair and Deputy Chair
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 March 2024
Contact Officer: Jen Lewis on
jennifere.lewis@act.gov.au
or
0262051317
Looking to connect, contribute and lead LGBTIQ+ advocacy in the ACT?
Apply to join the LGBTIQ+ Ministerial Advisory Council.
The ACT Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ+) Ministerial Advisory Council (the Council) provides strategic advice to the ACT Government on issues affecting LGBTIQ+ communities in` the ACT. LGBTIQ+ is used respectfully to include all people of diverse sex, gender, variations of sex characteristics or sexual orientation. The plus symbol is a reminder that the acronym is not intended to limit this to those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer.
The work of the Council reflects the aim of the ACT Government for Canberra to be a socially and culturally inclusive community that celebrates its diversity and makes Canberra the most LGBTIQ+ welcoming and inclusive city in Australia. The Council supports the achievement of this objective through consultation with the LGBTIQ+ community and relevant organisations and its advice to the Chief Minister.
Job description
The Council is recruiting for actual and expected vacancies including the Chair and Deputy Chair.
Applications are invited from individuals who demonstrate expertise and/or lived experience in one or more of the following areas:
An understanding of the issues faced by any of the following:
- Young LGBTIQA+ people
- Older LGBTIQA+ people
- Asexual people
- People born with variations of sex characteristics
- LGBTIQA+ parents and carers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTIQA+ people
- LGBTIQA+ people who are currently on migrant/refugee visas and international students
Content knowledge of the following areas:
- Legal issues for LGBTIQA+ people
- Disability justice and inclusion in LGBTIQA+ spaces
- LGBTIQA+ health matters
- LGBTIQA+ homelessness
- Family, domestic and sexual violence in LGBTIQA+ communities
- LGBTIQA+ sex workers rights
- Engagement with government
How to Apply:
For further information regarding the position and to apply, please visit the ACT Diversity Register Board here.
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Career interest categories:
Boards, Committees and Tribunals