Join our Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory group
We are now seeking Expressions of Interest from community members to join the Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee.
The function of the Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and recommendations to Council on a range of appropriate reconciliation matters, as well as provide advice to Council on policies and strategies that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Bayside.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our Reconciliation Action Plan advisory group, please sign up to express your interest.
About the RAP Advisory Committee
The Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Committee was established in October 2019 following Council endorsing a formal commitment to reconciliation with Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) outlines practical actions that will drive Bayside City Council’s contribution to reconciliation both within the organisation and in the community. The RAP Advisory Committee, which comprises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives, local residents, community leaders, and key agency representatives, guides the development and implementation of the Council's RAP.
To obtain RAP endorsement through Reconciliation Australia, it is essential to establish an RAP Advisory Committee.
The committee plays a crucial role in ensuring that the RAP is guided by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives. It also helps to make informed decisions about the RAP.
The RAP Advisory Committee objectives
- Provide advice and feedback to Council on locally appropriate reconciliation matters.
- Provide advice to Council on policies and strategies that impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Bayside.
- Work in collaboration with Council staff to support the planning and delivery of the RAP activities.
- Assist in planning community engagement to achieve reconciliation goals and outcomes.
- Support Council to engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community members, to achieve reconciliation goals and outcomes
- Contribute to relevant awareness-raising activities within the Bayside community led by Council.
- Build a culturally appropriate approach to RAP development, implementation and reporting.
- Champion awareness raising activities within the Bayside community.
- Provide endorsement at key stages of development and implementation of the RAP.
Preferred skills and experience required to apply (not essential)
- Good understanding of the Bayside community.
- Experience and interest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs
- Demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation and/or experience in RAP development.
- Capacity to influence internal and external stakeholders that build overall commitment and engagement with the principles of reconciliation in Bayside.
Membership to the Advisory Committee is on a voluntary basis and no remuneration is provided. Committee members are expected to attend at least 4 meetings a year one meeting in each quarter, preferably in person.
While it is not necessary for Advisory Committee members to live or work in Bayside, Council recognises the benefits of local community participation and diversity in the skills, experience and attributes of the Committee’s membership.
To apply:
- Fill in the application form below.
- Upload a current Curriculum Vitae with your application (optional).
For further information please contact Josh Connell, Community Wellbeing Coordinator on 9599 4712 or email joshuaconnell@bayside.vic.gov.au.