Management Committee Nominations Open

Nominate for the Palliative Care NSW Management Committee (2026 – 2028)

Nominations close 5:00pm (AEDT), Friday 13th November 2026

Palliative Care New South Wales Incorporated (PCNSW) is an incorporated association governed by a voluntary Management Committee. We are now inviting nominations from PCNSW members to join the Management Committee for the next 2-year term (November 2026 – November 2028).  

The Management Committee is an important part of the PCNSW leadership team, providing strategic guidance and support to deliver on our vision and purpose, our current and future programs and projects, and our important advocacy work.  As an incorporated Association, committee members also have an important governance role, ensuring that we act in accordance with our constitution and the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (the Act). 

Skills, Experience & Attributes 

We are seeking forward-thinking, enthusiastic and collaborative members, who will bring a diversity of skills, experience, qualifications and attributes to the organisation. This committee should be reflective of the diversity of skills and expertise required to deliver quality palliative care in any setting, from the clinical to the non-clinical.    

In addition, skills and experience in governance, strategy, advocacy, digital transformation, policy, financial management, member and community engagement, would all be welcome. Members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and rural and remote areas are encouraged to apply. 

Essential requirements 

  • You must be available to attend six 90-minute online committee meetings and a minimum of one in-person meeting in Sydney each year, as well as any other strategic meetings as required.  Papers for meetings are distributed electronically before to allow members to prepare.  
  • You must be a current financial member of Palliative Care NSW to nominate, and remain a financial member for the duration of your term.  

Expectations 

  • Be a representative voice on behalf of members and the sector, ensuring that the organisation remains relevant and effective in the present and into the future. 
  • Actively contribute to the development and ongoing review of the strategic plan and be a strategic leader who can help drive governance improvements and innovation across the organisation. 
  • Actively contribute to the development of the organisations advocacy plans and campaigns and provide timely advice on policy issues, submissions etc.  
  • Support PCNSW programs, events and activities as required.  This may include chairing professional network meetings, presenting at events etc.  This is a great opportunity for us to showcase your skills and experience in a specific areas. 
  • Represent PCNSW at meetings and other relevant events as required.  
  • Disclose any conflict of interests and ensure that your position as a committee member is not used dishonestly. 

Positions Available 

  • Treasurer (Office Bearer) 
  • Secretary (Office Bearer) 
  • Up to seven (7) General Members 

Felicity Burns was elected as President Elect in 2025 and will therefore continue as President until November 2028. Sandra Sullivan was elected as Vice President in 2025 and will therefore continue as Vice President until November 2027. 

Term 

  • Two-year term (November 2026 – November 2028) 
  • There is no maximum on the number of terms a committee member can serve.  

Nomination Process 

All financial members of Palliative Care New South Wales are eligible to stand as a candidate.   

Nominations close 5:00pm, AEDT, Friday 13th November 2026  

Nominations can be made using the following online Nomination Form:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nominationpcnsw  

If you require a printable version, please email megan@palliativecarensw.org.au  

For a nomination to be valid, it must be signed / endorsed by 2 current members of PCNSW.  After completing the nomination form please send the link below to 2 current members for endorsement. 

Endorsement Form (online): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/endorse26  

Election  

If more nominations are received then positions available, the election will occur during the PCNSW Annual General Meeting to be held on Wednesday 25th November at 5pm (online).