DVA Reference: EOI-2026-NAC
The Australian Government is inviting expressions
of interest to fill up to nine positions (including the roles of Chair and
Deputy Chair) on the Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling (Open Arms)
National Advisory Committee.
We are seeking a broad range of candidates with
diverse professional and lived experience from across Australia to provide
independent advice to the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs on the mental health
and wellbeing needs of the veteran community and on how those needs can be
addressed through Open Arms programs and services. The Committee will also
collaborate with other advisory bodies, experts and those with lived experience
to develop advice.
Candidates who have the following are encouraged to
apply:
• strong background interest and experience in, as
well as an understanding of, the issues affecting the mental health and
wellbeing of veterans and families
• subject matter expertise in one or more of the
following areas: mental health including psychology, social work and
counselling, psychiatry, general practice and veteran and family lived
experience
• strategic senior leadership or board experience
• knowledge of Open Arms service
To
ensure the Open Arms National Advisory Committee has a balance of skills,
diverse backgrounds and different perspectives people with a diversity of
skills, perspectives, abilities, life experience and backgrounds are encouraged
to apply.
Notes
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack available on the website address below, for
advice on how to shape your application and structure your ‘Pitch’. Applicants for
Member roles are also required to submit a Private Interests Declaration with
your application.
Where to
lodge Applications:
To apply go to https://dvajobs.nga.net.au/?jati=ED609492-27A7-49EC-C1BC-ECD8255B772B and complete the online application by 11.30pm AEST 28 May 2026.