- Be a voice for Melbourne's community!
- 3-year volunteer advisory role.
About the City of Melbourne
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit, and invest in our great city.
About the role
Melbourne is a caring and inclusive city. We are working to reduce economic and social inequity through access to affordable housing, core services and information, with a focus on people experiencing homelessness, while ensuring the city is accessible and welcoming for all.
We are seeking committee members who can working collaboratively with others.
A little more about the role
- Provide advice on issues relevant to the ongoing implementation of City of Melbourne's homelessness response and any strategies or plans that might be developed through the life of the Committee.
- Comment and feedback on other Council policies, strategies and initiatives relevant to homelessness.
- Recommendations on methods and techniques to better inform and engage the community on homelessness issues.
You may also:
- Identify as a representative of priority cohorts who are impacted by homelessness. This includes people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; or
- Identify as a young person with a lived experience of homelessness; or
- Be a professional industry representative from the not-for-profit or government sector - including business sector.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of the application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Sunday, 3 August 2025.
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- We are a child-safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees and committee members undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Sue Jones - Principal Project Lead, Homes Melbourne at Sue.Jones@melbourne.vic.gov.au.
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.