Queensland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) Roundtable Information for applicants and nomination form

OverviewThe Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services (DCCSDS) is seeking expressions of interest for participation on an LGBTI Roundtable for a two-year term commencing 2017.

The role of the LGBTI Roundtable is to inform the Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence on current and emerging issues for LGBTI Queenslanders and to contribute to government policies, programs, services and strategies that impact LGBTI Queenslanders and their families.

MembershipThe Roundtable membership will be made up of representatives from the Queensland government and ten members of the community who represent the diversity of LGBTI Queenslanders. Members will have experience supporting and advancing the interests of LGBTI Queenslanders, their families and communities.

Roundtable meetings The LGBTI Roundtable will meet three times per year in Brisbane. The first Roundtable meeting will be held in the last quarter of 2017. Representatives will be required to attend all Roundtable meetings and be involved in working group(s) activities on an as-needs basis. The Roundtable format will be reviewed by DCCSDS within two years of implementation.

Eligibility to nominate to be a LGBTI Roundtable memberNominations are sought from LGBTI Queenslanders and allies who have experience supporting and advancing the interests of LGBTI Queenslanders. If you are aware of the concerns of the LGBTI community, are involved in LGBTI community initiatives and have well developed LGBTI community networks, we welcome your nomination.

Individual nominees must: have the capacity to represent the interests of Queensland’s Lesbian, Gay,

Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex community/communities reside in Queensland

Selection processes will consider the appointment of members best able to represent the interests of a diversity of LGBTI communities, including but not limited to: those from a rural or remote area young people (18 to 25 years) persons who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander older Queenslanders (60 and over) people with a disability people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background.

The selection process will seek to ensure the Roundtable membership reflects the diversity that exists in Queensland’s LGBTI community.

Role of the RoundtableThe role of the Roundtable is to provide input to the Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and other government agencies on government policies, programs and strategies that affect the LGBTI community and inform government about current and emerging issues for LGBTI Queenslanders.

The Roundtable will: work to advance the interests of the LGBTI community inform the Minister on how government can consider the needs of LGBTI

people in the development of policies and strategies carry out functions as requested by the Minister.

Can I nominate someone else for membership?It is not possible to nominate someone else for membership. However, if you know of someone who would be a suitable representative, please make them aware of this opportunity and encourage them to apply.

Meeting reimbursementsMembers will not be remunerated for attendance at official roundtable meetings however, members residing outside South East Queensland will be reimbursed for reasonable out of pocket travel and accommodation expenses to enable members to attend meetings.

How to applyTo nominate for the Roundtable you are required to submit a nomination form along with supporting documentation outlined below.

How will members be selected?

The department will convene a selection panel to assess nominations. Nominations will be assessed against the selection criteria and recommendations provided to the Minister for Communities, Women and Youth, Minister for Child Safety, Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and the Premier for endorsement. All successful and unsuccessful nominees will be advised in writing.

Nominations will be assessed against the following four criteria (maximum of two pages):1. Demonstrated experience in an LGBTI organisation/service/association or

LGBTI community 2. Demonstrated experience advancing the interests of LGBTI Queenslanders 3. Demonstrated knowledge of the diverse issues and concerns facing LGBTI

Queenslanders and their families 4. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders such as

LGBTI and other community organisations and networks, as well as government agencies.

For Nominations to be considered they must include: A completed Nomination Form Responses to each Selection Criteria (two pages maximum) A Resume or Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum) Contact details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your

capacity to represent the views of LGBTI Queenslanders, your involvement in the community and/or can provide a character reference

How to submit nominationsNominations can be submitted by filling out an electronic nomination form, uploading all necessary supporting documents and submitting it via our website: www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/community-support/lgbti

Nomination forms can also be downloaded and printed out from the website or requested via email from: LGBTI@communities.qld.gov.au

If submitting your nomination via electronic nomination form, we will accept your nomination form without an electronic signature. All successful nominees will need to provide proof of identity and a personally signed copy of this nomination form.

Please submit your completed nomination form using one of the following options:

Online via the website: www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/community-support/lgbti

Email:LGBTI@communities.qld.gov.au

Post: Community EngagementReference: LGBTI RoundtableDepartment of Communities, Child Safety and Disability ServicesGPO Box 806, Brisbane QLD 4001

Nominations close 5pm, Monday 24 July 2017 Further informationFor further information regarding the Roundtable role or nomination process, please contact Office for Youth on 07 3037 2993 or email: LGBTI@communities.qld.gov.au

Nomination formThis form is to be completed by all applicants to provide advice to the department regarding your possible appointment to the LGBTI Roundtable for a two year term.

Privacy Statement:

The Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services is collecting your personal information for the purpose of assessing your application to be a member of the Queensland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Roundtable. Your application will be provided to a panel who will consist of Queensland Government staff who will assess your suitability for appointment.  If you are a recommended candidate, your personal information will be provided to the Minister for approval. If you are a successful candidate your personal information may be disclosed to the Queensland Police Service for the purpose of conducting a criminal history check. If successful your name may be published in a media release, after seeking your approval. Your personal information will be handled in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. 

1. Personal information: To allow our office to communicate with you.

Salutation: Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other:

Surname name Given name(s) Preferred name

Residential address

Suburb State Postcode

Postal address (if different from above)

Suburb State Postcode

Email address

Telephone (daytime) Mobile

2. Do you identify as belonging to any of the following groups? (optional) you may select more than one response

Young people (18- 25yrs)

People with disability

Older person (60 +)

Culturally and linguistically diverse background

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background

Live in a regional, rural or remote area

3. Referee details

1st Referee’s name Relationship Contact number Email address

2nd Referee’s name Relationship Contact number Email address

4. Are you applying as an individual or a representative of an organisation?

individual

organisation

5. Employment details*

*Note: Only complete this section if you are a representative of an LGBTI organisation

Please provide signed approval for your participation on the Roundtable, if you are appointed, from your organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Chairperson of the board or similar.

I give my approval for this nominee’s participation on the LBGTI Roundtable during the next two year term if appointed:

Name Position held Name of organisation

Date Telephone number Email address

6. Nominee’s membership on other bodies (e.g. committees, boards, networks)

7. LGBTI Queenslanders

What is your affiliation with LGBTI Queenslanders? Please Detail:

8. Selection Criteria

Nominations will be assessed against the following four criteria. Please complete each question (maximum word limit is 250 words per question)

1. Demonstrated experience in an LGBTI organisation/service/association or LGBTI communities

2. Demonstrated experience in advancing the interests of LGBTI Queenslanders

3. Demonstrated knowledge of the diverse issues and concerns facing LGBTI communities and their families

4. Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders such as LGBTI and other community organisations and networks, as well as government agencies

Declaration

I, [insert your full name]

Consent to provide the above information in respect to myself and understand that there is no legal obligation for me to do so. I declare that the personal information provided by me in this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I may be asked to consent to a criminal history check being undertaken in respect of myself and that the results of that check may be taken into account by the Queensland Government in assessing my suitability for appointment.I verify, confirm and declare that:

I wish to be a member of the Queensland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Roundtable for a two year term.

I have the capacity to attend Roundtable meetings, participate in associated working group(s) and undertake required activities between meetings.

I consent to provide the above information in respect to myself and understand that there is no legal obligation for me to do so

I declare that the personal information provided by me in this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge

I understand that I may be asked to consent to a criminal history check being undertaken in respect of myself and that the results of that check may be taken into account by the Queensland Government in assessing my suitability for appointment.

I will perform my role consistent with the Public Service Code of Conduct (see link) https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/code-conduct-queensland-public-service

I understand that if a member resigns within the first six months, a short listed applicant who was not successful will be offered the opportunity. If a member resigns after six months from the original recruitment date then a new call for nominations will be considered.

Please forward your completed nomination using one of the following options:Email: LGBTI@communities.qld.gov.au

Post: Community Engagement

Reference: LGBTI RoundtableDepartment of Communities, Child Safety and Disability ServicesGPO Box 806, Brisbane QLD 4001