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    Community Aviation Consultation Group

    The Melbourne Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACGMA) works collaboratively to achieve broad community engagement on airport planning, development and operations, and their impact. It provides advice regarding communication, consultation and engagement to Melbourne Airport and other stakeholders.  

    In particular, its role is to: 

    1. provide a forum: 
    1. for community members and organisations to raise issues and express opinions regarding Melbourne Airport, particularly with regard to planning, development and operations; and 
    1. for dissemination of information regarding Melbourne Airport, to complement measures employed by airport management and processes required to satisfy statutory obligations; 
    1. identify current and emerging trends in respect of community opinion relating to Melbourne Airport; 
    1. stimulate the interest of the local population in the development of the airport; 
    1. collect and analyse feedback from the community regarding Melbourne Airport; 
    1. report with recommendations to airport management regarding community perceptions and concerns relating to Melbourne Airport; and 
    1. review and discuss any other community-related issues, and engage with the appropriate organisations regarding these as needed. 

     
    The CACG has no authority to direct others and its function does not replace statutory or established communication and consultation mechanisms employed by the various parties it works with.

    Represent your community

    Here's how

    Applications are now open for community members to join Melbourne Airport’s Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACGMA).

    CACGMA provides a forum for two-way communication between the airport, relevant local, state and federal government representatives with members sharing feedback, local or technical knowledge and advice. 

    We’re looking for people with strong community ties to provide a range of perspectives on planning, development and operation of the airport.

    Community groups, businesses, technical specialists and people with strong links to their local community are encouraged to apply. Meetings are generally held quarterly, currently on-line. 

    If you meet the criteria and have a keen interest in being involved, we would like to hear from you.  


    Selection criteria  
    CACGMA aims to include representatives of community or interest groups, including those affected or potentially affected by airport operations who have experience or involvement in the following areas:

    • Environment
    • Passenger experience
    • Airport precinct employment 
    • Strategic transport planning
    • Disability advocacy
    • Residents
    • Culturally diverse communities
    • Educational facilities
    Applications may also be considered from people representing other communities or groups who feel they may be affected by airport operations. 
    All applicants should meet the following selection criteria: 
    1. Demonstrated strong linkages to relevant community networks 
    2. Demonstrated ability to participate effectively in an advisory capacity 
    3. Proven ability to represent a broad range of views within the local community 
    4. Proven understanding of the local community and its environment 
    5. Willingness to keep abreast of airport and related activities using online tools
    6. No known or potential conflicts of interest 
    7. Intent and ability to attend meetings and comply with the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct 
    8. Capacity to communicate a viewpoint and provide considered feedback within set timeframes. 
    9. Provide two relevant referees. 

    How to apply 

    To apply, please send a written statement addressing the selection criteria, together with contact details for two referees to [email protected]

    Applications close 30 October, 2021

    Before applying for a position on the Melbourne Airport CACG we recommend you read the Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct - https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/Community/Community-Aviation-Consultation-Group

    Meet our CACG Members

    CACG community members

    Chair
    Kim Jordan
    Contact: [email protected]

    Community members

    Susan Jennison

    Susan Jennison is passionate about the Keilor community and has a strong interest in preserving its heritage. Susan was awarded the Order of Australia Medallist (OAM) in 2005, and has been instrumental in saving a number of significant landmarks throughout the municipality including Overnewton Gatehouse, the Old Shire Hall and the Keilor Village Library. Susan has worked on a number of community committees and re CACG since the beginning in 2011.  In respect to CACG she has always been interested in promoting better communication systems between Airservices and local residents re noise pollution (air traffic issues) and health related reporting from Melbourne Airport. Her qualifications include B.A.,Gr.Dipl.Inf.Serv., M.A.(History).

    Contact: [email protected]

    Fred Ackerman

    Fred Ackerman lives in Taylors Lakes and has served as community member of CACG since 2017. Fred’s background is in education including teacher, school principal, president of the Victorian Principals Association and a senior manager in the Education Department. Fred has extensive experience on committees and as a company director. Living close to the Melbourne Airport, Fred has a keen interest in the Airport including: planning, environment, noise, traffic, passenger experience and employment. Fred believes that Melbourne Airport must at all times strive to be a good neighbour and that the work of CACG is criticality important to this goal. 

    Contact: [email protected]

    Matt Faubel


    Matt is actively involved in several community groups in inner Melbourne, with a focus on maintaining and enhancing residents’ quality of life. He has had an extensive career in public policy and urban development, holding senior positions with government instrumentalities in Australia, working on the public/private sector interface and delivering major development projects. Matt’s international work has included advising governments on urban policy and development, as a consultant and as an executive with a global NGO in Paris. Matt also consults internationally as a strategic policy and development adviser to governments and assists a number of not-for-profit organisations in Australia and in Asia.
     
    Contact: [email protected]

    David Cleland

    David is a Mechanical Engineer who has spent most of his working life as Chief Executive of large enterprises including road safety products, water and water treatment products, high tech electronics, building and automotive glass and large electric motors. More recently David has had Non-Executive Director roles including ASX listed companies. David has a strong interest in the aviation industry and is President of the Beaufort Gliding Club and owns his own plane. He is a member of the Greenvale Facebook community group.

    Contact: [email protected]

    Victorian Trades Hall Council

    Liz Beattie

    Liz is a former Member of the Legislative Assembly in the Victorian Parliament. Liz was elected to the seat of Tullamarine with Melbourne Airport in her electorate. In 2000, Liz was appointed Chair of the Steering Committee to refresh the Melbourne Airport Environs Strategy plan. An outcome of this was the introduction of the Melbourne Airport Environs Overlay, a high level planning control. In 2007, legislation was introduced into the Victorian Parliament to enshrine the MAEO into the statutes and was supported by all parties. Liz has an active interest in aviation and the future of airports.

    Local Government

    Brimbank Council
    Catherine Hunichen


    Melton Council
    Steve Finlay


    Moonee Valley Council
    Petrus Barry

    Petrus is Manager, Planning and Building at Moonee Valley City Council with more than 30 years’ Local Government experience in Australia and abroad. He has extensive experience in statutory planning, policy, enforcement and governance with significant involvement in legal aspects, including as a specialist witness in High Court appeals and Planning Tribunal advisor. Mr Barry holds a Bachelor’s degree in Town and Regional Planning, Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Honours degree in Demography and is a full member of the Planning Institute of Australia. Petrus has been involved in CACG and the previous Noise Abatement Committee since 2016.

    Hume Council
    Vacant

    Agencies

    Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP)
    Airservices Australia
    Department of Infrastructure
    Virgin Airlines

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