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New Advisory Group members will be recruited by the City, as and when needed to maintain the minimum membership numbers.

 The City will advertise for expressions of interest for no less than two weeks. Applications addressing the requirements outlined in section 2.1 can be submitted in writing or other agreed upon medium (e.g. video addressing criteria).

 At the close of the application period, applications will be assessed based on: 

• The prospective members relevant qualifications and/or experience; and 
• The required membership composition as outlined in section 2.1 

 Applicants may be interviewed as part of the selection process. The assessment panel will consist of the co-chairs and equal numbers of staff.

 Note that the following are precluded from the assessment as potential Advisory Group Members:

• Current City of Perth Elected Members
• If an individual has previously been terminated from a City of Perth Advisory Group (other than for Elected Member status).

Membership will consist of twelve to fifteen community members. 

The group must include 50% membership from inner city residents (i.e. the local government areas of Perth, South Perth, Vincent, Victoria Park and Subiaco). The remaining 50% must represent people who demonstrate connection to the City of Perth, or represent organisations who provide relevant services to residents, businesses and/or visitors of the City of Perth. 

Intersectional experiences and gender diversity will be prioritised in the composition of the group to ensure it is representative of the LGBTQIA+ population and to encourage a broad range of perspectives, ideas and recommendations. 

The membership of the Advisory Group will aim to meet a 40/40/20 balance in its membership, 40% men, 40% women, 20% with diverse gender* experiences and identities including the full spectrum of non-binary self-identifying people. 

At least one place will be reserved for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.   We further commit to explicitly include Ethnic and Cultural Identity, all Abilities and Accessible experiences, Youth (18 – 25 year olds), Older Adults (60 years and older) and differing sexualities and intersex experience.

* Anyone outside being cisgendered.

The group meets three monthly on a Monday evening from 5pm – 7pm at Council House, 27 St Georges Terrace Perth. The next meeting for 2025 is Monday, 8 December.

Complete the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Group Nomination Form and submit by 4pm, Thursday 2 October 2025.

Advisory Group Members are appointed in writing by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City.

Please contact the Community Services Team on 9461 3333 or by email at CMSInbox@cityofperth.wa.gov.au