Member - a person nominated by an organisation involved in animal welfare

Classification: Board/Committee/Council

The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) is established under the Animal Welfare Act 1992 as a Ministerial advisory committee representing community views on animal welfare in the ACT.

The AWAC’s purpose is to facilitate the development of a balanced and coordinated approach to animal welfare matters and to provide advice to the Minister on animal welfare issues.

The specific functions of the Committee include, but is not limited to:

• advise the Minister on any matter relating to existing or proposed legislation affecting the welfare of animals;
• participate, in conjunction with the Animal Welfare Authority, in the development of codes of practice relating to animals and their welfare and to review and recommend existing codes where appropriate; and
• provide advice to government and non-government bodies on programs to improve community awareness about animals and their humane treatment.

Job description

The expected vacancy is due to commence in August 2024, with the successful candidate to be appointed for a period of up to three years.

Members are expected to bring relevant experience to Committee discussions and decisions to support the Committee in equitably carrying out the function of the committee. While Committee members are expected to share their expertise, they must also be respectful of other members with differing viewpoints. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with the ACTPS Code of Conduct, Integrity Framework and other good governance principles.

A nomination letter must be included from an organisation that meets the category requirements.

How to Apply: 

For further information regarding the position and to apply, please visit the ACT Diversity Register Board here. 

Contact Officer: Daniel Childs on ***************@act.gov.au

Closes: 05 April 2024