As a SIAG Brimbank member, you will:

• Attend regular meetings (every 2 weeks for the first 4-6 months, then monthly).

• Share your ideas on what helps or improves social inclusion.

• Work with other SIAG members to understand what our community needs.

• As a group, decide what solutions you want to fund.

• Help shape projects that improve belonging and social connection across Brimbank.
  

You don’t need any qualifications — just a willingness to learn, work together, and bring your experiences to the table.

We will select members who, as a group, have a good balance of skills and experiences. We are looking for people who:

• Can work well with others, respecting different backgrounds and opinions.

• Know their community well and have personal experience with diversity or social isolation.

• Speak up for the community fairly and take part without promoting their own agenda.

• Have the ability and connections to make a real difference in their community.

To join SIAG, you must:

• Be 16 years or older (as of close of application date)

• Live, work, study, play, do business, or have a meaningful connection to Brimbank

• Be able to commit to 2–2.5 hour meetings (every two weeks at first, then monthly)

• Be available for meetings after 5pm on Tuesdays (online or in-person)

• Be willing to undergo a Reference Check, Working with Children Check and Police Check (at no cost to you)

SIAG Brimbank works to listen to and amplify new and unheard voices. It aims to share opportunities throughout the community. For this reason, members of SIAG Brimbank may NOT:

• currently hold a position on any other Brimbank City Council committee, advisory group, deliberative engagement, or community panel (including Brimbank Community Voice) that provides feedback to Council.

• hold a position as a Member of Parliament, Councillor, or work in the office of an elected official.

• be employed as a Brimbank City Council staff member.

Term: two years (option to reapply once for a maximum of four years)

Meetings: Every two weeks at first, then monthly

Location: Online and in-person options within Brimbank

Roles and Responsibilities of SIAG Members are outlined in the ‘Role Description’

As a member, you’ll receive support and access to training in areas such as:

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Cultural safety and diversity

• Trauma-informed practice

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness

• Inclusion and social equity

• Child Safe Training

Payment: $35 per hour for meetings and working groups

Payment Details are outlined in the ‘Role Description’.

We will provide support to make sure all members of SIAG Brimbank can participate. This could involve providing:

• vision support

• hearing support

• child-friendly spaces

• Support Worker arrangements

• help with other caring responsibilities

• or other assistance you need.

When you apply, please let us know about your specific requirements. We will work with you to meet your needs.