Check out the video via the link below, to learn more about LSVj and meet the LSVj Advisory Committee.
Background of LSVj Advisory Committee
In June 2019, Life Saving Victoria hosted the Inaugural Youth Symposium, with the aim to engage youth members and provide a platform for them to discuss what they want, need and hope from being involved in lifesaving. It was hoped the Youth Symposium would empower Youth members to have input into future key strategic initiatives.
A key feature of the Youth Symposium included an Innovation Challenge, providing participants with an opportunity to develop a new program, initiative or concept across one of their chosen lifesaving disciplines.
Several concepts were pitched throughout the afternoon, with the overall winner being LSVj. Who proposed the establishment of a Life Saving Victoria Junior (LSVj) Advisory Committee, who would be a voice and help to recognise the needs of their fellow youth members.
Purpose of LSVj Advisory Committee
The LSVj Advisory Committee will be responsible for representing youth member views, values and ideas. It will aid as a vehicle for engaging youth members and will provide another platform for youth development and leadership.
LSVj Advisory Committee hopes to play a significant role in shaping the future of lifesaving for the next generation of lifesavers.
The ultimate objectives of the LSVj Advisory Committee are:
Developing Membership and Leadership Development (M&LD) Programs which address current skill gaps and provide pathways for development
Provide an additional leadership pathway for youth members
Increase member participation in M&LD Programs
Improving retention of youth members through targeted programs
Contributing to the organisation’s strategic outcomes through development
For Clubs to embrace LSVj Advisory Committee and elect their own LSVj Club Representatives
LSVj Position Descriptions
The LSVj Advisory Committee is currently recruiting youth members; 13-17 years, at all three levels of their committee; one position on the LSVj Advisory Committee, ten LSVj Area Representatives and 57 LSVj Club Representatives, a representative from each of our 57 Clubs across Victoria.
Each of the three position’s come with slightly different responsibilities, levels of commitment and areas of focus – these are outlined in the Position Descriptions below and can be found under the following subheadings; General Role Description, Program and Service Delivery and Meetings.
The similarities between all of the positions are;
To represent youth member views, challenges, values and ideas
To support the development of M&LD Programs, which address current skill gaps
Provide additional pathways for youth members and improving retention of youth members through identification and supporting targeted programs.
Support additional leadership pathway and participation for youth members through advocating, promotion and supporting.
Be an active voice and participant in promoting Safeguarding Children as required by LSV
LSVj Advisory Committee Position Description download
LSVj Area Representative Position Description download
LSVj Club Representative Position Description download
If you have any questions about the above listed positions – please contact membershipandleadership@lsv.com.au
Application Process
When completing your application process, we want you to think about your strengths and leadership skills and how these match the personal attributes and essential competencies listed on the position description for which you wish to apply for; in closing please tell us why you believe you should be selected as an LSVj Advisory Committee Member.
Each application will be reviewed and considered according to the age of the applicant.
