Call for nominations – Work Health and Safety Advisory Council

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice invites nominations for the Work Health and Safety Advisory Council. Nominations are sought from interested persons within the Northern Territory who:

• have a wide range of experience across all industry sectors; and
• are representatives of organisations representing employers or organisations representing workers.

The Work Health and Safety Advisory Council is comprised of no more than ten members appointed by the Minister and a member constituting the Authority.

The Council’s functions are to:

• keep the operation of the Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 under review;
• make recommendations to the Minister on possible changes to:
  • the administration of the Act; or
  • standards of work health and safety in the Northern Territory;
• at the request of the Minister, investigate and report on matters relating to work health and safety; and
• perform any other advisory functions related to work health and safety as the Minister directs.

Appointment to the Council will not exceed two years. Sitting fees are available to members.

Please forward your written application to:

Secretariat for Work Health and Safety Advisory Council
Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
GPO Box 1722
DARWIN NT 0801

or by email to AGD.NTWorkSafeAdministration@nt.gov.au

For enquiries contact the Council Secretariat on 8999 5120 or via the above email.

Applications close: 22 July 2023.