Greater Dandenong Council is currently seeking expressions of interest for joining the Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee.
About the Committee
The Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee provides high level support, specialised independent knowledge and advocacy for the implementation of Greater Dandenong’s vision for heritage as outlined in the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2022-26.
The committee is made up of community, independent and Councillor representatives as well as local collecting organisations such as the Dandenong and District Historical Society and the Springvale and District Historical Society.
Objectives
The objectives of the Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee are to:
- provide high level advice to Council in relation to strategic direction of Greater Dandenong’s cultural heritage work, including any issues that may have the potential to impact on the development and delivery of the City’s heritage program,
- provide specialised independent knowledge to support the implementation of heritage components of the Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy and any related Council policy,
- consider, identify and advocate for resources, partnerships and funding opportunities to successfully implement Council’s established priorities and work program,
- provide advice and report on opportunities to further promote heritage in the municipality,
- provide balanced advice around community needs, changing trends and professional best practice, including review and input into development of plans, policies and procedures,
- provide advice to ensure that the heritage program supports cultural diversity and the distinctive cultural heritage of our communities, and empowers and embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and experiences,
- provide advice in relation to the collection development, management and display of Council’s heritage collections,
- provide a forum for best practice and innovation to inform the best outcomes for the City.
How to Apply
If you would like to express your interest to become a member of the Advisory Committee, please download the Expression of Interest form below, and return the completed form via email to culturalheritage@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Download the Expression of Interest Form 2025 - Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee - 263.3KB
For enquires contact Cultural Heritage Program Lead, Creative and Engaged City via email culturalheritage@cgd.vic.gov.au or telephone (03) 8571 1000.
Key Dates
Expressions of Interest open until 5pm, Thursday 3 July 2025.
The Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee will be appointed until August 2027.
Download Information Pack
Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference 2025 -851.9KB
