About the committee
Do you have ideas about how arts and culture can thrive in Whitehorse?
The Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (ACAC) is an opportunity to have your voice heard and contribute to Council decisions that shape the city’s creative life. Members work with Creative Whitehorse to share insights on local needs, opportunities and priorities across the arts and cultural sector.
The committee is advisory in nature and does not have decision‑making authority. Its strength lies in the diversity of perspectives around the table and the quality of discussion and advice shared.
What you'll be doing
As a committee member, you will:
- Provide honest, considered and constructive advice to Council on arts and culture
- Share insights on community needs, sector trends and creative opportunities
- Contribute to discussions on strategies, policies, initiatives and projects
- Help identify ways to improve access, participation and engagement in arts and culture
- Provide advice on proposed acquisitions for the Whitehorse Art Collection
- Support collaboration between Council, artists, community organisations and the creative sector
This is a chance to contribute strategically and help ensure diverse voices are reflected in Council thinking.
Who should apply
You are encouraged to apply if you:
- Live, work, study or have a strong connection to the City of Whitehorse
- Have knowledge, experience or active involvement in arts, culture, heritage or creative industries
- Care about access, participation and creative life in your community
- Are interested in contributing perspectives beyond your own practice or organisation
- Enjoy thoughtful discussion and working collaboratively with others
Council welcomes applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and artistic practices to reflect the diversity of the Whitehorse community.
What’s involved
Term:
Community members are appointed for a three‑year term.
Meetings:
The committee meets a minimum of twice per year. Meetings run for approximately 1.5 hours.
Your commitment includes:
- Attending meetings and preparing by reading agendas and papers
- Participating respectfully in discussion
- Acting with integrity and declaring conflicts of interest where required
- Bringing community perspectives to the table
Council officers provide administrative and technical support to the committee.
This is a volunteer advisory role and is not a paid employment position.
How to apply
To apply, please submit an expression of interest via Better Impact, Whitehorse City Council’s online application platform.
All applications must be lodged through the Better Impact link provided on this page.
What to expect:
- You will be asked to log in to Better Impact or create a free account
- Creating an account allows you to save your application and track your submission
- The application form will ask about your background, experience and connection to Whitehorse
Expressions of interest open 23 April and close 24 May.
If you have any questions about the application process or require assistance, please contact us via creative@whitehorse.vic.gov.au
