Join the Affordable Housing Action Taskforce
Do you want to provide Council with advice on the implementation of the Strategy, use network, government, and industry connections to inform and drive the implementation of actions set in the Strategy. Are you passionate about raising awareness, education, and advocacy campaigns. Are you interested in the development, review and implementation of the Strategy and monitoring the effectiveness of the Strategy?
Council is seeking expressions of interest for membership for the following vacant positions:
- Three (3) community representatives from North, Central and South of Shoalhaven Local Government Area
- One (1) indigenous representative
- One (1) youth representative
- Five (5) representatives of relevant Government Agencies, Community Organisations, Community Housing Providers, Service Providers and the development industry
For more information, please read the draft Terms of Reference.
Steps to apply:
- Complete the application form
- Email your completed form to governance@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Applications will close on 30 April 2025 at 5.00pm
Purpose
The purpose of the Affordable Housing Action Taskforce (the Taskforce) is to support Shoalhaven City Council’s implementation of its Affordable Housing Strategy 2024. Council recognises the benefits of working with others to implement its Strategy. The Taskforce will lead work to execute the actions set in the Strategy by leveraging the knowledge, skills, and connections of its members in the planning and delivery of affordable housing (for rent or purchase) and related industries.
The purpose of the Taskforce aligns with Council’s:
- Community Strategic Plan, supporting Key Priority 1.1 Support inclusive, safe, and connected communities
- Local Strategic Planning Statement, supporting Planning Priority 1 Providing homes to meet all needs and lifestyles
Role
- Provide Council with advice on the implementation of the Strategy, guided by its members skills, expertise, and experience.
- Use network, government, and industry connections to inform and drive the implementation of actions set in the Strategy.
- Utilise networks and connections to promote the Taskforces awareness raising, education, and advocacy campaigns.
- Advise on the development, review and implementation of the Strategy.
- Monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the Strategy.