Ipswich City Council

Ipswich Youth Advisory and Indigenous Youth Advisory Council

Become part of a team of young people who can make a difference!

The Ipswich City Council is looking for 12 young people aged between 12-17 living in the Ipswich region who are;

• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed to young people and current affairs issues
• Interested in becoming involved in youth events and activities
• Able to listen and respect the views of his/her peer group
• Take their membership and the responsibilities of this role seriously
• Act as a voice for other Ipswich young people
• Collect the views of young people through links with community groups, schools, youth centres, clubs, and other youth councils.

Term of Appointment
All applicants will have to be prepared to commit to the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of two years unless they turn 18 and/or leave school during the term of appointment.

Meetings will be held fortnightly on Mondays from 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm and more frequently as required.

Members will have the opportunity to volunteer and participate in community events, forums and activities.

What do you need to do?
If you are eligible and interested in becoming an IYAC member, all you have to do is complete an Application Form. If you prefer to submit a hard copy via mail please download and print the  Information and Application Kit (PDF, 1.5 mb)

Once all applications have been received, they will be assessed by the Youth Development Officer, Councillors and the Mayor. Applicants will be shortlisted and potential members will be contacted by Monday, 12 November 2012. Successful applicants will be notified after this date.

Download the  Information Application Kit 2013 (PDF, 1.1 mb) now. 

Applications close: Friday 26 October 2012.  Late applications may be considered under exceptional circumstances. 

For more information, contact the Youth Development Officer on (07) 3810 7437 or by email to youth@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Indigenous Youth Advisory Councils 

The Ipswich City Council is also looking for 12 young Indigenous young people aged between 12-17 living in the Ipswich region who are:

• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and committed to young people and current affairs issues
• Interested in becoming involved in youth events and activities
• Able to listen and respect the views of his/her peer group
• Take their membership and the responsibilities of this role seriously
• Act as a voice for other Ipswich young people
• Collect the views of young people through links with community groups, schools, youth centres, clubs, and other youth councils.

Term of Appointment
All applicants will have to be prepared to commit to the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of two years unless they turn 18 and/or leave school during the term of appointment.
Meetings will be held every three (3) weeks on a Tuesday afternoon between 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm, or more frequently as required.

What do you need to do?
If you are eligible and interested in becoming an Indigenous Youth Advisory Member, all you have to do is complete an Application Form. If you prefer to submit a hard copy via mail please download and print the Information and Application Kit from http://www.theswich.com/

Once all applications have been received, they will be assessed by the Indigenous Australian Community Development Officer, Councillors and the Mayor. Applicants will be shortlisted and potential members will be contacted by Tuesday, 4 December 2012.  Successful applicants will be notified after this date.

Applications close:
FRIDAY, 26 October 2012

Please return your completed Application Form to:

Indigenous Australian Community Development Officer
Ipswich City Council
PO Box 191
Ipswich QLD 4305

For more information, contact the Indigenous Australian Community Development Officer on (07) 3810 6696 or by email to dkinchela@ipswich.qld.gov.au