Whitehorse City Council is establishing a new Community Safety Committee (CSC) and is calling for community volunteers to fill vacant positions. This will involve participating in four (4) meetings per year, for a two (2) year term. To be eligible as a CSC Community representative, you must live, work, study or play in Whitehorse.
The objectives of the CSC are to:
- Provide honest, considered, constructive and impartial advice to Council that will improve Council decision making
- Provide advice on strategic and other planning work to help set short and longer-term direction and action
- Review and assess policies, projects or proposals as requested by Council.
Key themes may include (but will not be limited to):
- Reducing substance abuse and related harm
- Safety in homes and public spaces
- Strengthening community connection and inclusion
- Youth participation and engagement.
Successful applicants will be assessed according to their interest, knowledge and expertise relating to:
- Community safety and crime prevention
- Community capacity building, particularly the importance of volunteerism
- Community and social group networks
- Understanding of various risk factors which lead to crime
For further details refer to the CSC Terms of Reference ( PDF 124.49KB).
Apply to be a Community Safety Committee Member
Applications will close on Sunday 11 January 2026 at 11.59 pm.
For any queries, please contact Linda Keenahan, Community Safety Project Manager on 9262 7614 or communitysafetyplan@whitehorse.vic.gov.au.