Consider representing your Inner West Council community on a special interest working group.

In late 2023 Inner West Council adopted the Leichhardt Oval Masterplan which provides an overarching vision for the Leichhardt Park precinct which included the development of an Inner West Museum of Rugby League.

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community members who would be interested in volunteering on a newly established working group for the museum in 2024.

Council is looking for individuals who have:

  • A vision for the future of the museum
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity within the community
  • Previous experience serving on a similar committee (desirable)
  • High levels of personal integrity and ethics
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of and interest in the history of rugby league in the inner west
  • Knowledge of local government
  • Sufficient time available to devote to responsibilities as a working group member
  • Independence and freedom from contractual arrangements with Council.

Join us in creating an Inner West Museum of Rugby League that celebrates the history of rugby league in the inner west.

The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion, and Collaboration at the centre of everything we do.

We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. Working group members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to Council’s values in performing their role.

Community working group membership provides the opportunity for interested community members to contribute their unique perspective and expertise with a view to enhancing Council’s service to the community.

Working group members will serve as a visioning and advisory group to identify opportunities for further consideration in the development of an Inner West Museum of Rugby League.

The working group will consist of:

  • Six Community representatives
  • Relevant Inner West Council staff, including an historian

Council will also invite individuals or organisations to meetings based on need or advice requiring specific subject matter expertise.

The purpose of this working group is to:

Progress the shared vision established through the consultation and development of the museum as part of the Leichhardt Oval Masterplan, the community working group will consider the history of rugby league in the inner west and put forward consensus views for consideration.

The working group will meet over three occasions in the next couple of months.

Essential Criteria:

  • Inner west resident or past resident with a demonstrated connection to rugby league or rugby league sporting representative, including ex player of one of the foundation clubs
  • Ability to identify opportunities for the creation of the virtual and physical museum
  • Ability to work in a team environment to support others and develop and maintain strong working relationships (with other members, Council officials, and other stakeholders)
  • Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Criteria:

  • An appreciation of the value of preserving and communication history
  • Experience as a member on local or state-wide committees
  • Have strong sporting and community links.

This working group work is voluntary and unpaid.

How to apply

Let us know why you'd like to be considered to be part of the Rugby League Museum working group.

Complete the Expression of Interest application online or contact Joel Giblin on 02 9392 5797 to request a hard copy.

If you would like information supplied in another language or format, please contact us Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm via these free community services.

You will need to provide Joel Giblin's phone number - 02 9392 5797


Applications close Sunday 5 May 2024

Apply online

What happens next?

The EOI application process will close on Sunday 5 May and applications will then assessed against the criteria. Everyone who made an application will be notified of the process outcomes. It is expected that there will be three meetings of the group within the next couple of months.