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 click the "Apply Now" button.

Contact Officer: Jen Lewis on [email protected] using the subject line: LGBTIQ+ Ministerial Advisory Council Members enquiry via EthicalJobs or 0262051317.