Council Members
The Optometry Council of New South Wales is made up of four members, including practitioners of optometry and a legal member.
Council members are nominated by the NSW Minister for Health and are appointed by the NSW Governor.
Current members of the Optometry Council of NSW
| Member | Role |
| Mr Derek John Fails |
President |
| Mrs Catherine Gregory |
Australian Lawyer |
| Dr Isabelle Jalbert PhD |
Practitioner member |
| Mr Albert Lee |
Practitioner member |
We will provide information about becoming a member on our expressions of interest page as opportunities become available.
Staff supporting our council
Our Executive Officer is responsible for the management of Council business, subject to its directions. The Executive Officer plays a critical role in assessing the risk to public health and safety posed by practitioners who are the subject of a complaint.
Staff employed by the HPCA provide administrative, clinical and legal advice and services to support decision-making by the Council and its delegates in response to complaints and the management of practitioners who are the subject of conditions imposed on their registration. Staff also provide shared finance, IT and other services.