Job Description
Consumer Advisory Committee Representative
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Be the voice of your community and help improve care across the Torres and Cape Footprint.
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Consumer Advisory Committee Representative
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Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS)
n Volunteer Position (with remuneration for participation)
n Term: Initial 12 months, with possibility of extension
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The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is seeking Consumer Advisory Committee Representatives who can bring lived experience, community insight, and a solid consumer voice into how health services are shaped across the Torres Strait, Cooktown and Cape York regions.
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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.
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Although this is a volunteer position, participation is remunerated in line with the Health Consumers Queensland Remuneration and Reimbursement of Consumers position statement.:
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$234 for activities up to 4 hours
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$469 for activities over 4 hours
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Meeting arrangements
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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.
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As part of this role, you are expected to:
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Act in line with the Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct and treat all people with respect
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Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information at all times, including after your appointment
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Declare and manage any conflicts of interest as they arise
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Seek approval before publicly discussing committee matters
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Engage responsibly with your community networks while respecting confidentiality requirements
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Raise concerns appropriately through the Committee Chair or relevant TCHHS
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Imagine yourself here? Find out aboutTorres and Cape HHSand theTorres StraitandCooktown and Cape Yorkregions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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