Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council - EOI

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Tasmanian Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council – Call for members

Can you help shape the way the Tasmanian Government supports multicultural communities? We are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians and organisations that work with communities to fill these important roles on the new Tasmanian Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council (the Council).

The Council will play a key role in advising on implementing Embracing Diversity, Fostering Belonging: Tasmania’s Multicultural Action Plan 2025-2029.

There are five lived experience positions and two organisation representative roles available on the Council.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines cultural and linguistic diversity as groups and individuals who differ according to religion, language and ethnicity and whose ancestry is other than Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Anglo-Saxon or Anglo-Celtic.

If you are a culturally or linguistically diverse Tasmanian and have a range of expertise and experience, consider applying for one of these roles. Culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians from regional and remote areas of the state are strongly encouraged to apply.

Members will provide advice to inform Tasmanian Government responses to issues and challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians. The Council will assist in the development and delivery of Tasmanian Government policy, programs and projects to ensure culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians are safe, can participate and feel they belong.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 16 January 2026.

How to apply

To apply online:

To complete a paper copy of the application form you can download one of the forms below or visit a Service Tasmania service centre and request a form.

Things to consider when applying

In making your application, refer to:

Applying in a language other than English

If you choose to apply for a lived experience position in a language other than English, email your responses to the EOI questions and your resume to multicultural@dpac.tas.gov.au

Please answer the following questions:

Tell us why you would like to be a lived experience member of the Advisory Council.
(No more than 100 words. Read the Terms of Reference and describe your strengths, knowledge, networks, skills, training, attitudes, values)
What do you think are the most important challenges for culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians?

(Must be no more than 300 words)

What actions do you think the Tasmanian Government should take to address these challenges?

(Must be no more than 300 words)

Tell us about a time when you worked with others to achieve shared goals.

(Must be no more than 100 words. We would like to know about your teamwork skills, including communication, respect, flexibility, supporting others)

What does the Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council do?

The Ministerial Multicultural Advisory Council (the Council) is being established as a reference point for the Tasmanian Government on issues affecting culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians.

The Council will play a key role in the implementation of Embracing Diversity, Fostering Belonging: Tasmania’s Multicultural Action Plan 2025-2029.

The Multicultural Action Plan implements the Tasmanian Government’s vision of a harmonious, inclusive and respectful multicultural island where all Tasmanians belong, and are enabled to contribute and achieve.

The Council will:

Provide advice to the Tasmanian Government on the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting on the Action Plan.
Provide expert advice to inform Tasmanian Government responses to issues and challenges faced by culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians.
Provide feedback on Tasmanian Government legislation, policies, programs, services and initiatives that address and respond to issues experienced by culturally and linguistically Tasmanians.
Identify systemic issues faced by culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians and the services that support them.
Support the sharing of information between the Tasmanian Government, Australian Government, local governments, and key organisations that work with culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians.

How will the Council work?

Meetings will be held twice per calendar year. Each meeting will be two hours in duration.

Meeting locations will alternate between Hobart and regional centres, and members can attend meetings online via Microsoft Teams or in‑person.

Out-of-session business, such as reading documents, providing feedback and liaising with networks will be needed in between meetings.

Who is on the Council?

The Minister for Community and Multicultural Affairs (Chair)
Multicultural Council of Tasmania
Five culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians
Two representatives from organisations that work with culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians
Tasmanian Government agencies:
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Department of Justice
- Department of Health
- Department of State Growth
- Department for Education, Children and Young People
- Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management

Who can be a community member of the Council?

Five Tasmanians that represent culturally and linguistically diverse lived experiences will be appointed, along with two members from organisations that work with culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians.

Cultural and linguistic diversity refers to groups and individuals who differ according to religion, language and ethnicity and whose ancestry is other than Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Anglo-Saxon or Anglo-Celtic.

Applicants must meet these requirements to apply for a position on the Council.

What will the community members do?

Lived experience members

Lived experience members will be expected to use their experience to strategically contribute to outcomes that benefit a broad range of culturally and linguistically diverse Tasmanians.

Organisation representatives

Organisation representatives will be expected to share best practice on matters being discussed in the Council. This may include detailing the impacts of policy and programs on professional practice, workforce capacity and service design and delivery. They will be expected to liaise with other organisations to raise matters.

How long will lived experience and organisation members be appointed for?

As the Council is being established, members will be appointed for a two-year or three-year term this time, so that positions are staggered.

Members will have the option to be reappointed for a further two years.

Are community members paid to serve on the Council?

Membership of the Council is voluntary.

Eligible members will be remunerated for their participation and reimbursed for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, in line with relevant Department of Premier and Cabinet policies and processes.

What if I need help to apply in English?

We encourage Tasmanians from linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for these roles and they will be provided with language support to fulfil their duties.

Tasmanians that need help to apply in English can use the Google Translate function at the top of the page to translate the application questions into their language of choice.

Any member of the Council that needs support to communicate in English will be provided with language service assistance, such as an interpreter.

If you wish to discuss your application or require language assistance, contact us at multicultural@dpac.tas.gov.au

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