As part of Council's focus on social and affordable housing, we are currently seeking expressions of interest for expert members and community members for our Housing Advisory Committee (HAC).

The primary objective of this Committee is to provide advice on social and affordable housing as part of Council's strategic and operational goals.

Expert member selection criteria

  • Demonstrated interest and connection with Waverley
  • Expertise across at least one of the following areas as it relates to affordable and social housing:
    • Development and planning
    • Asset management
    • Evaluation and delivery model
  • Experience with the management, operation or delivery of social and/or affordable housing, or the preparation, review or implementation of policy for such housing.

Community member selection criteria

  • Demonstrated interest and connection with Waverley
  • Skillsets related to at least one of the following areas as it relates to affordable and social housing:
    • Development and planning
    • Asset management
    • Evaluation and delivery model

Membership details

The Committee consists of:

  • The Mayor (or Mayor’s nominee) and three Councillors
  • Up to six experts in social and affordable housing who have experience with the management, operation or delivery of such housing, or the preparation, review or implementation of policy for such housing
  • Up to two community representatives with skillsets relating to social and affordable housing

Councillor members of the Committee shall hold office for a 12 month term, as determined by Council in September each year. Expert members and community members of the Committee shall hold office for a two year term.

Committee scope

The role of the Housing Advisory Committee is to assess, consider and provide perspectives and comment/advice/recommendations to Council staff and Council on a range of matters relating to Social and Affordable Housing, including:

  • Strategic planning matters as they relate to social and affordable housing, including Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan amendments.
  • Partnerships with other Council’s and Community Housing Providers on joint Social and Affordable Housing strategies, projects or funds.
  • Developer contribution plans and funding programs for Social and Affordable Housing.
  • The strategic and operational effectiveness of its affordable social housing programs
  • The implementation of social and affordable housing goals and objectives including asset management strategies and the purchase, sale, replacement and development of affordable and social housing properties
  • Other delivery options for social and affordable housing.

The General Manager may also place before the Committee such other matters as they think fit where the Committee’s input may add value.

The Housing Advisory Committee is an advisory body only. The committee will provide input to Council officers and make recommendations to Council on its Standing Committees within the Terms of Reference.

Requirements of Committee members

Members of the Committee are expected to:

  • Understand the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements appropriate to the Council.
  • Contribute the time needed to study and understand the papers provided.
  • Apply good analytical skills, objectivity and good judgment.
  • Express opinions frankly, ask questions that go to the fundamental core of issues, and pursue independent lines of enquiry.
  • Attend committee meetings — a Committee meeting will be held at least once annually to consider the Annual Program Report. Additional meetings will be called on an 'as needs' basis. Meetings may be held in person, by telephone or by video conference.

How Committee members will be chosen

The Committee's selection panel will comprise of:

  • The Mayor (or the Mayor's delegate)
  • Three appointed Councillor members

They will be assisted by the Council Directors and staff assigned by the General Manager.

A recommendation about the membership of the Housing Advisory Committee will be prepared for the consideration and endorsement of Council. Officers may seek further information from nominees or their referees as part of the selection process.

Before applying, please read the full Terms of Reference for the Housing Advisory Committee.