Hon Jinson Charls

Jinson completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery before migrating to Australia in 2011 and making the Northern Territory home in 2015. He later completed a Master of Mental Health Nursing, a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Jinson built his career in the Territory's health system, beginning as a Registered Nurse in the Alcohol Mandatory Treatment program before progressing through clinical, operational and senior leadership roles in mental health. He went on to serve in senior positions, including Operations Manager, Director of Acute Services, Director of Recovery and Rehabilitation Services, and Acting Executive Director within Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services, NT Health.

In August 2024, Jinson was elected as the Member for Sanderson and was subsequently appointed to the Northern Territory Finocchiaro Government Cabinet. Minister Charls currently holds the portfolios of People, Sport and Culture; Disability; Veterans; Seniors; Youth; Multicultural Affairs; Arts; and Equality.

Jinson and his wife Anu, a Nurse Practitioner, are raising their two daughters, Aimie and Anna, in the Territory. With strong connections across the Territory's multicultural and community organisations, Jinson remains passionate about supporting local families, strengthening communities and helping build a safer, stronger and more prosperous Territory for the next generation.