Classification: Board/Committee/Council
Position No: Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families
Directorate: Independent Statutory Offices including boards, tribunals and committees
Advertised (Gazettal date): 13 July 2026
Contact Officer: The Office for Seniors and Veterans on [email protected] or (02) 6207 2562
Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families
Expressions of interest are now invited for membership of the Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families (MACVF).
MACVF supports the Minister for Veterans and Seniors, Suzanne Orr MLA, by providing advice to the ACT Government on policies and initiatives that promote positive outcomes for veterans and their families in our community. It also plays a vital role in connecting the ACT Government with local veterans and their families.
We’re looking for passionate people who have a demonstrated commitment to advocating for veterans and their families, and who have a strong interest in issues affecting the veteran community in the ACT.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, experience and abilities to apply to ensure broad representation and strengthen the voice of our veteran community.
Applications are open from 13 July and will close at 11:59 PM on Friday 7 August 2026.
Chair, Deputy Chair and/or Member of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families (2027-2030)
Thank you for your interest in appointment as Chair, Deputy Chair or Member of the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council for Veterans and their Families (MACVF).
MACVF comprises community members with a material interest in issues affecting the veterans’ community in the Australian Capital Territory. For the purposes of the MACVF, a "veteran" is defined as all current and former Australian Defence Force personnel.
The "Veterans' Community" includes people with a direct link to defence service or a veteran. This could include widows, partners, former partners, children, parents, siblings and relatives of ex-servicemen and women, and should not exclude anyone with an evident link to or interest in matters associated with veterans’ welfare or wellbeing.
The MACVF is an advisory body that represents and consults the veteran community to provide advice on current issues and future priorities to the Minister for Seniors and Veterans. The MACVF can also make recommendations to the ACT Government, including suggesting policy or legislative changes and other actions to support veterans and their families. The MACVF Terms of Reference (ToR) can be found here.
Position Overview
We are seeking applications from people within the ACT veterans’ community to join the MACVF through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Successful applicants will be appointed to the MACVF by the ACT Minister for Seniors and Veterans, following a merit-based selection process.
The MACVF will consist of a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 12 members, including a Chair and up to a maximum of 2 Deputy Chairs.
The ACT Government is seeking applications for the next MACVF Council term from 9 February 2027 to 8 February 2030.
The Chair, Deputy Chair, and Members will be drawn from the ACT veteran community, of which no less than half of the members will be current or ex-members of the Australian Defence Force.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, younger and older people and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities are encouraged to apply. This is aligned with the ACT Government commitment to create an accessible and inclusive community where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience and perspectives can participate and thrive.
The MACVF will meet a minimum of 4 times and a maximum of 8 times a year, for approximately 2 hours per meeting. In addition, working group meetings may also be held as necessary.
Remuneration will be provided for meetings. Members are expected to actively and constructively participate in meeting discussions, community consultations and work projects; and maintain links with the community.
Additional information about the MACVF including roles and responsibilities of MACVF members can be found in the MACVF Terms of Reference.
How to apply
To apply for appointment, complete and submit the following:
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Your Expression of Interest Coversheet.
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Your curriculum vitae with details of your:
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work history, including any relevant voluntary or paid experience;
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experience on boards, councils or committees related to the welfare of veterans and their families;
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membership of professional or community organisations including membership of non-government boards and committees; and
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other relevant experience.
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A 2-page statement providing a response against each of the following selection criteria, with examples of how you have demonstrated meeting the criteria:
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Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of the veterans’ community in the ACT.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the interests and concerns of the veterans’ community in the ACT.
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Ability to consult and represent a wide range of views of the veterans’ community in the ACT.
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Describe your ability to represent the interests of veterans’ families. This may include connections with organisations such as Defence Families of Australia, or lived experience of being a veteran with family, or the family member of a veteran.
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Commitment to participate fully in Council activities (e.g., consultation). Please indicate any conflicting commitments you may have.
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A signed copy of the Code of Conduct and Declaration of Private Interests Form (attached).
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Indicate if you identify with any of the listed diversity groups in the cover sheet.
Expressions of interest should be emailed to: [email protected]
Applications close: 11:59pm on Friday 7 August 2026.
Confidentiality
All information provided in this form will be treated as confidential.
In compliance with the Information Privacy Act 2014 (the Act) personal information on this form may be stored in the Health Community Services Directorate (HCSD) records and may also be used for statistical research, information provision and evaluation of services. Your personal information may be disclosed to other agencies and third parties for purposes related to this application and/or monitoring compliance with the Act. Except in these circumstances, personal information will only be disclosed to third parties with your consent unless otherwise required or authorised by law.
For a copy of the Act, please visit: https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2014-24/
Accessibility
The ACT Government is committed to making its information, services, events and venues accessible to as many people as possible.
If English is not your first language and you require the Translating and Interpreting Service please telephone 131 450.
If you are a Text Telephone (TTY) user, please telephone 133 677.
Assistance
For any assistance required, please contact the Office for Seniors and Veterans (OSV) on [email protected] or call 02 6205 2598.
Office for Seniors and Veterans contact
Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6207 2562
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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