2017 Latrobe City Youth Council
Expressions of Interest
Enquiries to:
Andrew Legge
Community Development Officer - Youth
Phone: 03 5128 6516
Email:
2017 Latrobe City Youth Council Application Form
(The part you need to fill in and submit)
Key Selection Criteria
Latrobe City is seeking applicants who are :
1. Able to demonstrate leadership qualities and be willing to take on a leadership role in their community.
2. Willing to undergo training and development to improve and build individual leadership skills.
3. Prepared to consult with other young people in schools and the wider community.
4. Interested in issues that affect young people and are able to consider issues in a wider community context.
5. Wish to develop an understanding of local government and to build local networks.
6. Have the capacity to value add to the Latrobe City Youth Council working to improve the experiences for young individuals who reside and visit the Latrobe City.
7. Willing to be involved in community activities and events.
I _______am seeking a role as 2017 Latrobe City Youth Council Member
Please circle the below statement which describes your current situation:
1. Full Time Student
2. Part Time Student
3. Work Full Time
4. Work Part Time or Casual
5. None of the above
1. Describe any activities that you have been involved in where you have taken on a leadership role
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2. Tell us about your membership or connection to any local networks.
(E.g. are you currently attending a school / university / TAFE or a part of a sporting or community group.)
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3. What issues do you think young people are passionate about in our community?
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4. Tell us why you would make a good Youth Council representative
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5. Explain what community activities you would be willing to be involved in outside your involvement in this program.
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I am able to commit to the requirements of the 2017 Latrobe City Youth Council schedule.
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List your contact details:
Postal Address - ______Postcode______
Residential Address - (if different to above)
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Phone: Business Hours______
After Hours______
Mobile______
Email: ______
Personal Reference
(To be completed by someone who has known you for two years or more)
Please tell us why you feel this young person should be selected for Latrobe City Youth Council in 2017.
Name of young person being endorsed:
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Comments
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Name of person making the endorsement:______
School/agency/training provider:______
Position held: ______
Contact phone: ______Date of nomination:______
Email address: ______
Signature: ______
Statement – Selection Process:
As part of the selection process to be part of the 2017 Latrobe City Youth Council, I understand that I will be asked to attend an interview.
Signed______
Name______Date______
For further information please contact: Andrew Legge on phone 5128 6516 or email
Alternatively, visit your nearest service centre or website at www.latrobe.vic.gov.au
Registration of Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest submissions can be sent by email to: or a hard copy can be handed in at any Latrobe City Service Centre marked ‘Expression of Interest – 2017 Latrobe City Youth Council’.
Expressions of Interest to join the Youth Council may be submitted at any time throughout the year.
All information provided by the respondents in the course of, and following, the submission of their expression of interest will be treated as confidential.