Call for nominations: City of Sydney advisory panels

This advisory panel will provide advice about issues affecting the cultural and creative sector, with particular focus on the challenges of finding affordable cultural making space and infrastructure.

The Cultural and Creative Sector Advisory Panel consists of up to 14 members, including representatives from:

• performing arts (1)
• festivals and events (1)
• music (1)
• creative production (1)
• film (1)
• visual arts (1)
• creative space management (2)  
• property sector (2)
• urban planning and development (1)
• building and regulation (1)
• 2 elected representatives, comprising the Lord Mayor (or delegate) and one City of Sydney Councillor.

We will also consider nominations from the Literature sector.

For more information contact Sasha Baroni, 02 9265 9333, [email protected]

This advisory panel will provide advice on the implementation of the City of Sydney’s economic strategy and support for city businesses to ensure a sustainable recovery from the pandemic, including advice about innovation, business diversity and resilience strategies, and opportunities to develop a vibrant 24-hour economy and nightlife.

The advisory panel will include a range of members who are highly recognised in relevant professional fields and who have demonstrated experience, seniority (CEO or equivalent) and knowledge of economic areas such as trade and investment, recruiting talent, the innovation economy, green economy and sustainable finance, creative economy, community wealth building, the night-time economy and the visitor economy. 

Membership consists of up to 12 members including:

• up to 5 senior (CEO or equivalent) representatives from the local business sector, including First Nations businesses and small business
• up to 3 senior (CEO or equivalent) representatives from research, academic or peak body organisations with relevant knowledge and expertise
• up to 2 state agency representatives relevant to the economic development of Sydney 
• 1 City of Sydney Councillor
• City of Sydney CEO (or delegate)

For more information contact Jennie Harris, 02 9265 9333, [email protected] 

This advisory panel will provide advice about the City of Sydney’s policies in relation to matters of importance to culturally diverse communities.

The Multicultural Advisory Panel consists of:

• 2 NSW Government organisation representatives
• 4 multicultural organisation representatives
• 2 community members
• 2 representatives (1 each) of universities in the local area
• 2 elected representatives, comprising the Lord Mayor (or delegate) and 1 City of Sydney Councillor.

For more information contact Kirsten Woodward, 02 9265 9333, [email protected]

This working group will share knowledge and provide strategic, expert advice and guidance on the development of strategies and initiatives to increase the supply of affordable and diverse housing within the local area.

The working group consists of:

• Up to 2 representatives from the Community Housing Provider (CHP) sector (currently or previously) or housing peak bodies
• Up to 2 community representatives who live in and/or access affordable and diverse housing
• Up to 2 representatives from research (or similar) organisations and industry. Including those (currently or previously) with relevant knowledge and expertise on affordable and diverse housing issues, including culturally appropriate housing and universal housing design
• Up to 2 state agency representatives relevant to affordable and diverse housing, including funding bodies
• 2 elected representatives, comprising the Lord Mayor (or delegate) and one City of Sydney Councillor

At least one member of the Working Group will identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and be an advocate for Aboriginal community needs.

For more information contact Sarah Breavington, 02 9265 9333, [email protected]