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Mining and Petroleum Competence Board

Expressions of interest are being sought for independent members of the Mining and Petroleum Competence Board.

The Mining and Petroleum Competence Board is established under the Work Health and Safety (Mines and Petroleum Sites) Act 2013. It provides advice to the Minister and regulator in relation to the setting of competence standards for persons exercising functions at a mine or petroleum site, undertaking assessments for competence, recommending conditions for practising certificates and requirements for maintenance of competence.

The Board comprises people representing the interests of employers and employees, officers of the Department of Regional NSW and independents with expertise in the development and assessment of competence standards for people performing functions at mines. The Board is chaired by an independent chairperson.

Expressions of interest close 29 January 2021. For further information on appointment to the Board and how to submit and EOI, please click here.

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