The Chair and Deputy Chair positions will become vacant in 2026. Existing Council members are invited to submit an EOI if they wish to be considered for the Chair or Deputy Chair positions. Existing Council members who apply for these roles will be considered alongside external applicants who apply through the 2026 recruitment round.
Confidentiality
All information provided in this form will be treated as confidential.
In compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2014 (the Act) personal information on this form may be stored in HCSD records database and may also be used for statistical research, information provision and evaluation of services. Your personal information may be disclosed to other agencies and third parties for purposes related to this application. Except in these circumstances, personal or commercial information will only be disclosed to third parties with your consent unless otherwise required or authorised by law.
Accessibility
The ACT Government is committed to making its information, services, events and venues, accessible to as many people as possible.
If you have difficulty reading a standard printed document and would like to receive this publication in an alternative format—such as large print or audio—please telephone 13 22 81
If English is not your first language and you require translating and interpreting services, please telephone 131 450.
If you are deaf or hearing impaired and require the TTY typewriter service—please telephone (02) 6205 0888.
How to apply
Online: Applications are accepted via SmartyGrants. If you are unable to complete the online application, fill out this form and submit it together with a copy of your CV via one of the ways below.
By email: your application needs to be marked “nomination in confidence” and emailed to LGBTIQACouncil@act.gov.au
By post: Mail your application to: ACT LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Advisory Council, Health and Community Services Directorate, GPO Box 158 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Deliver by hand: You must email LGBTIQACouncil@act.gov.au to arrange a day to deliver your application.
Verbal application: You can meet with the Office of LGBTIQA+ Affairs for a verbal application. The Office staff will record your application from your words. The Office cannot help you answer the questions or improve your responses, only record exactly what you say. Such a meeting will need to be booked at least 3 business days before the deadline. Email: LGBTIQACouncil@act.gov.au to arrange this.
Other information
You will be told we have received your application. Please contact the ACT LGBTIQA+ Ministerial Advisory Council Secretariat if you do not receive a confirmation by 8 April 2026.
Applications which are late, incomplete or not compliant with provided instructions will not be considered. Once you’ve submitted your application, you cannot add new information or ask to amend any of the information submitted.
The interviews will be held on 28 April.
It is anticipated that applicants will be informed of the outcome of this process in July.
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