Current Board and Committee Vacancies

Place Names Advisory Panel

Applications are now open for two Member vacancies on the Place Names Advisory Panel.

Applications close Sunday, 10 May 2026.

The Place Names Advisory Panel is established under the Place Names Act 2020 to assess proposals for the naming and renaming of places in Tasmania. The Panel provides independent advice and recommendations to the Minister in line with the Act and the Tasmanian Place Naming Guidelines.

There are two vacancies in the following categories:

• a person with knowledge and experience in outdoor recreation; and
• a person knowledge and experience in one or more of heritage or historical matters, orthography and linguistics

A general understanding of the Place Names Act 2020, or the capacity to quickly acquire this knowledge, is also an essential requirement.

For more information visit the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania website.

WorkCover Board Tasmania

Applications are now open for five member positions on the WorkCover Board Tasmania.

Applications close Monday, 11 May 2026.

The WorkCover Board Tasmania is an independent statutory body. Its role is to oversee Tasmania’s workers compensation scheme, support effective injury management, and help make workplaces safer and healthier for workers.

The Board is seeking expressions of interest from people in the following categories:

• a medical practitioner, or a registered nurse, with expertise in evidence-based management of work-related injuries
• an Australian lawyer with experience in workers rehabilitation and compensation matters
• a person with extensive experience in the workers compensation insurance industry
• a person with expertise in the evidence base related to management of workrelated injuries and who advocates for, or has experience in respect of, the interests of injured workers; and
• a person with expertise in the evidence base related to the management of workrelated injuries and who advocates for, or has experience in respect of, the interests of employers.

For more information visit the Department of Justice Website.

Tasracing Pty Ltd Board Chairperson

Applications are now open for a Chairperson vacancy on the Tasracing Pty Ltd Board.

Applications close on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

Tasracing Pty Ltd is the main body that oversees racing in Tasmania and is owned by the State Government. It is responsible for the operation and future development of the Tasmanian racing industry. The Tasracing Board sets the organisation’s direction, provides strong oversight and governance, and guides Tasracing through ongoing changes to support the long‑term future of the racing industry.

Essential requirements:

• strong experience working on boards
• good business skills and the ability to lead through change
• experience working with government‑owned or regulated organisations
• a cooperative approach to working with a wide range of stakeholders
• high integrity, good judgement, and the ability to support a positive board culture
• a clear focus on animal welfare, industry sustainability and community expectations.

For more information or to apply, visit the Chapman Executive website.

Forest Practices Advisory Council

Applications are now open for  two member vacancies on the Forest Practices Advisory Council.

Applications close 5.00 pm on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

The Forest Practices Advisory Council brings people together to talk about forest practices and gives advice to the Forest Practices Authority. The Authority is an independent organisation that oversees forest practices under the Forest Practices Act 1985.

There are two vacancies in the following categories:

• expertise in, and experience of, forest issues in relation to forest conservation,
• a person other than the Chief Forest Practices Officer who is a forest practices officer.

For more information about the Forest Practices Advisory Council, visit the Forest Practices Authority website or contact Chief Forest Practices

Officer, Ms Anne Chuter on (03) 6165 4090 or via e-mail.