Mitchell Environment Advisory Committee 2026-2028

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Mitchell Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 12 community members to join the Environment Advisory Committee.

We’re calling for people who:

  • are interested in the local environment
  • have experience or a background in environment or sustainability
  • are keen to contribute to environment and sustainability issues in Mitchell

The committee provides a valuable opportunity to harness the community's knowledge, experience and skills to provide advice to Council on environmental sustainability and management issues and initiatives in the Shire.

Successful applicants will be appointed for a two‑year term starting in April/May 2026. The committee meets every two months, with occasional additional meetings if required. For more detail on what’s involved, see the About the Committee section.

How to submit your Expression of Interest

Apply Now If you’d like to express your interest in joining the Environment Advisory Committee

Terms of Reference are available on this page.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 26 March 2026

More information

For further information please contact the Mitchell Shire Council’s Environment Coordinator, Elyse Kelly on 5734 6200 or environment@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

Mitchell Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 12 community members to join the Environment Advisory Committee.

We’re calling for people who:

  • are interested in the local environment
  • have experience or a background in environment or sustainability
  • are keen to contribute to environment and sustainability issues in Mitchell

The committee provides a valuable opportunity to harness the community's knowledge, experience and skills to provide advice to Council on environmental sustainability and management issues and initiatives in the Shire.

Successful applicants will be appointed for a two‑year term starting in April/May 2026. The committee meets every two months, with occasional additional meetings if required. For more detail on what’s involved, see the About the Committee section.

How to submit your Expression of Interest

Apply Now If you’d like to express your interest in joining the Environment Advisory Committee

Terms of Reference are available on this page.

Applications close 5pm Thursday 26 March 2026

More information

For further information please contact the Mitchell Shire Council’s Environment Coordinator, Elyse Kelly on 5734 6200 or environment@mitchellshire.vic.gov.au

  • About the Committee

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    Focus areas

    The key focus of the Committee over the next 2 years will be:

    • Development and Implementation of Councils inaugural Biodiversity Strategy
    • Implementation of the Climate Emergency Action Plan
    • Review of the Rural Roadside Environmental Management Plan.
    • Providing environment and sustainability advice on other key Council policies, plans and strategies that will be updated and/or developed during the committee’s term.

    The Committee will be involved in a number of ways including:

    • Written advice to Council
    • Environmental input to key Council strategies, programs and projects
    • Advice on strategic issues that affect the environment
    • Advice on the design and delivery of specific environmental programs by Council
    • A forum through which community representatives, Councilors and staff can discuss, develop and contribute to environmental issues relevant to Mitchell Shire
    • Assisting with the promotion of the Shire’s environmental assets, management policies and projects.

    Membership

    The committee aims to tap into the knowledge, skills and experiences of community members to provide Council with strategic advice and recommendations about environmental sustainability and management issues.

    Representatives will be appointed by Council for 2 years. Meetings are held every 2 months with an occasional special meeting in-between.

    Representatives will be chosen based on:

    • Diversity of environmental interests and knowledge..
    • Live, work and/or volunteer within the municipality, or have a demonstrated connection to the municipality through professional, technical or industry alliances.
    • A mix of urban and rural members across the geographical spread of the shire.
    • A mix of skills and attributes to complement other members of the committee.
    • Ability to regularly attend and participate in meetings as scheduled.


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Page last updated: 11 Mar 2026, 11:12 AM