Call for nominations: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel

Project Status: Closed

Applications are closed.

We’re calling for nominations to join our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel.

Since 2008, the panel has provided advice on matters of importance to local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

A broad range of perspectives from local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities benefit the panel. We’re seeking nominations from local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, including Elders, community and cultural leaders, industry professionals, academics, young people and students.

Panel members have provided advice on Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Vision, Eora Journey projects and the City of Sydney’s reconciliation action plan.

The panel reviews cultural protocols, provides advice on policies, programs and events, and makes a positive contribution to our relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, organisations and leaders.

Terms of referencePDF · 63.54 KB · Last modified 20 October 2022

The panel will include up to 18 members, including:
- 2 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Elders
- 2 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people 18 to 33 years
- Up to 6 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community representatives
- Up to 5 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander representatives with expertise in reconciliation action plans, Indigenous employment, Indigenous procurement, Aboriginal business development and public art
- 1 representative from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
- 2 elected representatives, comprising the Lord Mayor (or delegate) and 1 City of Sydney Councillor.
Members will be appointed for a term of up to 3 years. At minimum, 6 meetings are held each calendar year with a provision for extraordinary meetings if required.

Panel members are paid a fee for each meeting attended.

You’ll be expected to attend meetings which may occur during business hours.

Panel members may be reimbursed out-of-pocket expenses incurred by attending the advisory panel meetings such as payment for transport expenses.
How nominations will be assessed:
- A requirement for nominees to live, work or study in the City of Sydney’s local area
- A requirement for the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status of nominees to be recognised by the local Aboriginal community
- A statement of purpose by the nominee, that is, their reason for nominating
- A list of the skills, knowledge and experience they will bring to the advisory panel in service of the local community.