Expressions of Interest for Working Groups
Gunnedah Shire Council is looking for interested community representatives to contribute to the following Working Group. These group allow Councillors, staff and community to collaborate and focus on specific priorities and objectives.
To express your interest in a working group, please complete the relevant nomination form and return to council@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au. Application forms are available at the Council Administration Centre in Elgin Street prior to 5pm, Monday, 11 August 2025.
Further information is available by contacting Council on (02) 6740 2100.
Rural Roads Working Group
The Rural Roads Working Group is an advisory body of Council established to be responsive to our community’s needs. The effectiveness of the Working Group depends upon community support.
Nominations: close prior to 5pm, Monday 11 August 2025.
> Rural Roads Working Group Nomination Form PDF
> Rural Roads Working Group Terms of Reference PDF
Working Groups
Gunnedah Youth Working Group
The Youth Working Group is an advisory body of Council responsive to community needs. The effectiveness of the Working Group depends on community support.
Community members, organisations, agencies and youth (ages 12+) are encouraged to nominate.
Nominations: closed for 2025.
Sister Cities and Friendly Relationships Working Group
The Sister Cities and Friendly Relationships Working Group brings together local schools, volunteer and cultural groups, businesses and interested parties to foster existing and targeted Sister Cities and Friendly Relationships both nationally and internationally.
Nominations: closed for 2025.
Australia Day Working Group
The Australia Day Working Group coordinates, promotes and supports events and activities to celebrate Australia Day.
Nominations: closed for 2025.
Access Working Group
Meets quarterly to support the ongoing implementation of Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan.
Nominations: closed for 2025.
Crime Prevention Working Group
Meets bi-monthly to improve the safety amenity of the Shire and demonstrate a whole of community, collaborative approach to the reduction and prevention of crime.
Nominations: closed for 2025.
Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund Working Group
The Gunnedah Community Scholarship Fund Working Group considers matters relating to maintaining a scholarship fund for the benefit of local students, encourages and assists local students to continue their education at a tertiary level and assesses and determines applications to the fund.
Nominations: closed for 2025.
