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An exciting and unique opportunity exists to be a leader in strengthening and promoting Hume City’s Interfaith Network and the agenda of celebrating cultural diversity, community wellbeing, inclusion and social harmony.

 The Hume Interfaith Network (HIN) Executive is the Governance Group that manages and coordinates interfaith activities and projects with an aim to increase awareness and tolerance in the local community.

The HIN is currently seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified people to be part of the Executive Committee.

The Executive is inclusive and open to community and faith leaders who accept the basic understandings and purpose of Hume Interfaith.

The Hume Interfaith Executive consists of 15 members:

• Up to 6 Faith leaders from different faiths;
• Up to 6 Community Leaders representing different Ethnic Groups;
• 1 Councillor Representative;
• 1 Council Officer (non voting)
• 1 Victoria Police representative

Requirements of the HIN Executive

The Executive provides leadership, develops strategies for the future, and provides direction around activities undertaken with funding received. The Executive will reflect community voices through the power of advocacy.

Main duties of the Chairperson:

• Chair and convene Executive meetings;
• Act as the visible voice of the community for media enquiries and at community events;
• Set agendas in collaboration with the Secretary.

Main duties of the Deputy Chair:

• Provide support and guidance to the Chairperson;
• Deputise for the Chairperson, as required;
• Act as the community liaison / primary community contact for Hume Interfaith enquiries.

EOI due by Friday 10 July 2015, please contact Alana Winter: Community Development Officer - Southern Social Development Department Hume City Council Phone:  (03) 9205 2200 Email:  alanaw@hume.vic.gov.au