Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: Children and Young People Death Review Committee
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Alana McInerney on [email protected] or 6205 4742
Committee Member Opportunity: Children and Young People Death Review Committee.
Are you committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and young adults? The Children and Young People Death Review Committee is seeking experienced and committed individuals to join as Committee Members and play an important role in informing improvements to policy and legislation and strengthen outcomes for children, young people and young adults.
As a Committee Member, you will play a critical role in reviewing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of children and young people, identifying systemic issues and emerging trends, and contributing to research that informs evidence-based recommendations. Your expertise will help strengthen prevention efforts and improve the safety, wellbeing and outcomes of children, young people and young adults in the ACT.
We welcome applications from individuals with expertise in areas such as: paediatrics; epidemiology; child forensic medicine; public health administration; education; engineering and child safety products or systems; working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people; social work; investigations; mental health; child protection; coronial law and practice; or individuals with other qualifications, experience or expertise, or membership of an organisation, relevant to exercising the functions of a committee member. Successful applicants will bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to using evidence to inform policy and practice.
Note: Appointments are for a period of three years. Appointment as member of the Children and Young People Death Review Committee is a statutory appointment made by the Minister for Children, Youth and Families.
Further information on the Children and Young People Death Review Committee can be found in the attached Information Guide or on the website at: Home - ACT Children & Young People Death Review Committee.
How to Apply:
To apply, applicants are invited to submit:
1. an Expression of Interest (maximum two A4 pages) detailing their qualifications, experience and expertise;
2. a current curriculum vitae; and
3. one current written reference.
Please forward Expressions of Interest and the required supporting documents to [email protected].
Please don't hesitate to contact the Contact Officer for any questions about the position.
Applications should be submitted directly to the Contact Officer.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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