Aboriginal And/Or Torres Strait Islander Member - Minister'S Creative Council | Part-Time Temporary

Closes: 29 April 2024 Classification: Board/Committee/Council Position No: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Member Directorate: Advertised (Gazettal date): 10 April 2024 Contact Officer: Ian RT Colless on or The Minister's Creative Council (MCC) has been established to provide strategic advice to the Minister for the Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy on issues affecting Canberra's arts, culture and creative sector; including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander matters.The MCC also provides an enhanced link between the sector and the Minister. The Council is an advisory body, without legislated powers, but with the Minister's endorsement to actively engage with the community, and to report to the Minister on relevant current issues and strategic matters; and to recommend ideas, initiatives or specific action in regard to the arts, culture and creative sector in the ACT.The MCC is a group of creative people who use their unique perspective and expertise to contribute to positive discussion and practical advice on the arts in Canberra. Active participation is required of all members.Job descriptionA vacancy exists for a member of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community on the MCC.This position is specifically designated in accordance with Section s42, Discrimination Act 1991, and as such, it is exclusively available to individuals who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.Members are expected to:participate in meeting discussions,consult with their personal networks and contribute to work projects;advise the Secretariat when they have completed agreed actions arising from previous meetings;and maintain links with the arts, culture and creative sector.Members are selected due to their knowledge and experience and are appointed as individuals to provide advice in the best interests of the ACT community. They are not expected to represent the views of any other organisation/s of which they may be a member or employee.