Western Australia Health Practitioner Boards

The Western Australia Board of the Medical Board of Australia and the Western Australia Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia are established by their respective national Boards in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Western Australia).

These Boards work in partnership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

Members are appointed by the Minister for Health, Western Australia, following a public call for nominations.

Western Australia Board of the Medical Board of Australia 

The Western Australia Board of the Medical Board of Australia (external site) has 8 practitioner members, one of whom is appointed as Chair, and four community members.

Future vacancies

The 2025 Call for Nominations for the following Board positions are now open:

  • Practitioner member
  • Community member

Nominations close at 5:00pm on Tuesday 4 March 2025, with interviews anticipated to be held in May 2025.

To seek further information from the Chair about the board member role contact Lee Macey at the Ahpra WA Office.

Applicant information for the Western Australia Board of the Medical Board of Australia (PDF 226KB) outlines the nomination process through the Department of Health.

To submit your nomination, or for general information about applying for a board member role, contact Board Assurance at the WA Department of Health.

Western Australia Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia

The Western Australia Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (external site) has 6 practitioner members, one of whom is appointed as Chair, and three community members.

Future vacancies

The 2025 Call for Nominations for the following Board positions are now open:

  • Community member

Nominations close at 5:00pm on Tuesday 4 March 2025, with interviews anticipated to be held in May 2025.

To seek further information from the Chair about the board member role contact Lee Macey at the Ahpra WA Office.

Applicant information for the Western Australia Board of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (PDF 222KB) outlines the nomination process through the WA Department of Health.

To submit your nomination, or for general information about applying for a board member role, please contact Board Assurance at the WA Department of Health.

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Last reviewed: 14-02-2025