Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS)
Volunteer Position (with remuneration for participation)
Term: Initial 12 months, with possibility of extension
The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is seeking Consumer Advisory Committee Representatives who can bring lived experience, community insight, and a robust consumer voice into how health services are shaped across the Torres Strait, Cooktown and Cape York regions.
This is a role for people who want to influence how care is designed and delivered - not from the outside, but from within the system.
Although this is a volunteer position, participation is remunerated in line with the Health Consumers Queensland Remuneration and Reimbursement of Consumers position statement.:
$234 for activities up to 4 hours
$469 for activities over 4 hours
Meeting arrangements
The Committee meets quarterly. Meetings are held both virtually and face-to-face. The appointment term is for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
Consumer representative expectations
As part of this role, you are expected to:
Act in line with the Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct and treat all people with respect
Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information at all times, including after your appointment
Declare and manage any conflicts of interest as they arise
Seek approval before publicly discussing committee matters
Engage responsibly with your community networks while respecting confidentiality requirements
Raise concerns appropriately through the Committee Chair or relevant TCHHS
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Contact Rebecca Major on 0447 850 365 would love to answer any questions you may have about the role.
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