Are you passionate about healthcare and public safety?

The National Registration and Accreditation Scheme (the National Scheme) exists to ensure the public receives safe healthcare by registering health practitioners who are suitably qualified and safe to practise. Public protection is the paramount objective in the National Scheme and appointing individuals with the attributes and capability that drive effective regulatory decision making is fundamental to fulfilling this purpose.

The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) in partnership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has established national committees to consider matters relating to individual practitioners, based on national policies and standards set by the Board.

Vacancies for community members have arisen on the following committees:

• Psychology Immediate Action Committee
• Psychology Notifications and Compliance Committees
• Psychology Registration and Compliance Committee

Community members demonstrate a strong connection to communities and an understanding of diverse needs, representing public expectation.  They can reflect on lived experience and incorporate it into the committee perspective. They understand the role of a regulator and have an ability to learn about the profession they are regulating.

Location: Committee meetings are held online via Microsoft Teams.

Time commitment: Time commitment varies, approximately one to two days per month, including reading and preparation time.

Term of appointment: Appointments made by the Board and are for up to three years, with eligibility for reappointment. Positions commence in August 2026.

Remuneration: Full daily fee: Member - $768; Chair - $936. Half daily fee: Member - $384; Chair - $468. Quarter daily fee: Member - $192; Chair - $234. Government employees are bound by their employer policy regarding payment.

Eligibility: A person is not eligible to be appointed as a community member if they are currently, or have previously been, a registered psychologist. Preference will be given to applicants who are not registered health practitioners in any health profession. Psychology students are not suitable for appointment as a community member. Employees and contractors for Ahpra are not eligible for these positions. Due to co-regulatory arrangements, New South Wales applicants are only eligible to apply for the PRCC position.

Training and development: Members will be provided with a comprehensive orientation program, cultural safety and governance training. Opportunities are provided for participation at conferences and professional development and networking activities.

Our commitment: The National Scheme has an important role in ensuring the development of a culturally safe and respectful health workforce that is responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples health and contributes to the elimination of racism in the provision of health services. We have committed to increasing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander leadership and voices and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are warmly invited to apply.

Effective boards and committees are composed of members with a broad range of skills, experience and backgrounds and we are committed to increasing diverse leadership and voices. We invite people to apply from diverse backgrounds, including those living in rural and remote areas in Australia, multicultural communities, those identifying as LGBTIQA+, different age groups and those living with a disability.

More information: See the  2026 Information Guide and  PageUp applicant instructions  documents.

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

The National Scheme regulates more than 960,000 registered health practitioners and over 180,000 registered students across 16 health professions. 15 health profession boards and Ahpra work together to deliver the National Scheme.