Call for applications for appointment to National Boards regulating health professions across Australia

20 Sep 2019

Applications are now sought from registered health practitioners and members of the community for upcoming vacancies on seven National Boards due to the scheduled expiry of terms of appointment:

Applications are also sought for the position of Chair on the following National Boards (please note that only registered practitioners from that profession are eligible to apply and must also be applying for the position of practitioner member):

• Chiropractic Board of Australia
• Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Osteopathy Board of Australia

The National Scheme has a commitment to increasing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ leadership and voices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply, as are people from rural or regional areas in Australia.

Visit the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency’s Board member recruitment page to access the application form and download the information guide. More information is provided about eligibility requirements specific to these advertised vacancies, National Board member roles, and the application process.

For enquiries, please contact statutoryappointments@ahpra.gov.au

Applications close Monday 21 October 2019 5pm AEST.

All appointments are made by the Ministerial Council for up to three years, under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law, as in force in each state and territory.