Get involved with the Council
There are different ways to contribute
There are a range of ways to get involved with our work or with any of the NSW Health Professional Councils.
Joining the Council as a member is one way, but there are many other roles critical to the work we do in protecting public safety and upholding standards.
They include sitting on Council committees and panels, conducting health and performance assessments, and making recommendations to the Council.
Council members can be health practitioners or members of the community. They serve terms of up to 3 years and can serve a maximum of 3 terms (9 years). The level and time commitment that our hearing and panel members give depends on the work required and when they are available.
The broad pool of expertise we draw from is central to delivering safe and effective health regulation in NSW.
Roles we advertise
On this page, we’ll share open expressions of interest for roles such as:
- Council members
- Council‑appointed health assessors
- Hearing members.
Who can get involved?
Each role has its own requirements, but we often look for people who can bring:
- strong community perspectives
- experience in governance, ethics, education, or consumer rights
- good judgement, integrity, and independence
- clear communication skills
- the ability to work well with others.
Some roles welcome people who are not registered health practitioners, while others need specific professional qualifications.
We aim to build councils that reflect the diverse NSW community, and we welcome interest from people of all backgrounds, ages, identities, and lived experiences.
Now recruiting
We are inviting applications from people interested in becoming practitioner and community members of NSW Health Professional Council. We are also looking to appoint presidents and deputy presidents to certain Councils.
Learn about Council member responsibilities, eligibility requirements, time commitments, remuneration, tenure, selection criteria and the appointment process.
About becoming a Council member
Note most appointments begin on 1 July 2027 and terms vary by Council.
Appointments to most Councils are made by the NSW Minister for Health.