Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Council of NSW – Practitioner Member and Deputy President vacancies

The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is inviting applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners interested in becoming a member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Council of NSW (the Council).

The Council is an independent body established under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW) (the Law). There are 15 health professional councils in NSW. The Governor of NSW appoints members recommended by the Minister for Health.

The Council’s main responsibility is to protect the health and safety of the public. The Council does this by working in partnership with the Health Care Complaints Commission to manage complaints about the health, performance and/or conduct of registered practitioners in NSW.

Positions available:

We are looking for two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners to join the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Council of NSW.

We are also looking to appoint the Deputy President role within the Council.

Eligibility:

To be a practitioner member and/or Deputy President of the Council you need to: 

• hold a practising registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner
• be available to attend monthly Council meetings, held in person or virtually

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The HPCA and NSW Health Professional Councils are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and ensuring equitable representation on Councils. Women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ community, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Term of appointment:

Council members are appointed for a term of up to three years and are eligible for reappointment for a maximum period of nine years.

The positions advertised commence on 1 July 2025.

Applicants must submit the following:

• expression of interest form, including the name and contact details of two referees
• a covering letter answering each of the selection criteria questions below (no more than three pages)
• an up-to-date curriculum vitae (no more than five pages)

Click here for further information about the role and how to apply.

For more information about the roles click here. If you would like more information about being a Council member you contact:

• Name: Lesa Towers
• Phone: 0422 595 872
• Email: [email protected]