Expressions of interest
The Minister for Equality invites expressions of interest from passionate and committed LGBTIQA+ individuals to join the:
- LGBTIQA+ Taskforce
- LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing Working Group
- LGBTIQA+ Justice Working Group.
These groups are at the heart of Victoria’s work to build a more inclusive and equitable future for LGBTIQA+ communities.
They play a key role in providing trusted advice to the:
- Minister for Equality
- government and its departments.
The trusted advice then forms government action.
The Taskforce and its working groups provided advice on how to apply Victoria’s 10-year LGBTIQA+ Strategy, Pride in our future 2022–32.
By sharing your expertise and lived experience, you will help shape government thinking.
About the opportunity
We will appoint:
- community members to the LGBTIQA+ Taskforce
- community members to each of its Health and Wellbeing and Justice Working Groups
- community co-chairs to LGBTIQA+ Taskforce and each of its working groups.
Who can apply
These roles are open to LGBTIQA+ people living in Victoria.
You must live in Victoria when applying for a role and for the term of the appointment.
Term and commitment
Appointments are for three years from January 2026 to December 2028.
There will be 12 meetings held quarterly, running for approximately two hours. You can attend meetings in person or online. Meetings are held in Melbourne’s central business district.
Appointees are expected to:
- review meeting materials in advance
- contribute to discussions
- provide advice.
Why apply
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of LGBTIQA+ communities in Victoria. Particularly, as we enter phase two of the Pride in Our Future strategy.
The government is committed to reflecting the full diversity of Victoria’s communities. We encourage applications from LGBTIQA+ people of all backgrounds including:
- people whose lived experiences span multiple forms of marginalisation
- Intersex people
- First Nations peoples
- people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- people with disability
- people from rural and regional settings
- LGBTIQA+ people 65 years and older
- LGBTIQA+ people 25 years and under.
You don’t need a formal title or leadership role to apply. Your lived experience, connection to community, and passion for making change are what matter most.
At the same time, we welcome those who bring professional leadership experience.
How to apply
You can view the position description, terms of reference and make an expression of interest at Join a public board.
Expressions of interest close Monday 14 July.
You are welcome to apply in the way that best highlights your strengths.
Submit applications as a written statement, video recording, or voice memo.
We can adjust the recruiting process on request.
Contact us
To discuss this opportunity, request a call back by emailing equality@dffh.vic.gov.au.
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