July 2026
The Pharmacy Registration Board of WA (the Board) is seeking to appoint a deputy member with knowledge of and experience in representing the interests of consumers.
Background
The Pharmacy Registration Board of WA consists of four members to be appointed by the Minister for Health. This is done under the Pharmacy Act 2010 (WA).
Under the Act, three of the members are to be pharmacists and one is to be a person who has knowledge of and experience in representing the interests of consumers.
The Act also allows for a deputy member to be appointed for each member. There is an upcoming vacancy in the role of deputy member for the position that represents the interest of consumers.
The role
The deputy member may perform the functions of the member when the member is unable to do so by reason of illness, absence or other cause. While acting as a member, the deputy of a member has all the functions of and protection of the member.
The Pharmacy Registration Board of WA is responsible for the administration of the Pharmacy Act 2010 WA which provides for the registration of pharmacy businesses.
Information about the Pharmacy Registration Board of WA is online at https://www.pharmacyboardwa.com.au
Information about the Pharmacy Act 2010 WA is online at https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/prod/filestore.nsf/FileURL/mrdoc_37154.pdf/$FILE/Pharmacy%20Act%202010%20-%20%5B01-a0-02%5D.pdf?OpenElement
Sitting fee payments and other allowances are available to eligible members in line with WA Government policy – find out more at https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/state-government-boards-and-committees-premiers-circular-202515
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please:
- complete this online form
- send a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (no more than 2 pages) providing the information in this template to engagement@hconc.org.au
The information you provide will be securely held by Health Consumers’ Council WA on our systems. If you are put forward as a nominee, the information you provide will be shared with the WA Health Department.
Closing date: Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 8am.
If you have any questions about this, please contact engagement@hconc.org.au