Develop your career with Sunshine Coast Health in southeast Queensland which extends through the coastal and hinterland areas from Caloundra in the south and Gympie in the north.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Sunshine Coast
Job ad reference QLD/SC692632
Closing date 30-Sep-2026
Yearly salary
Fortnightly salary
Total remuneration
Salary Other
Job duration Up to 6 months with possibility of extension
Contact person Erin Hogg
Contact details (07) 5202 3573
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We're excited to welcome an Independent Patient Rights Advisor to our Independent Patient Rights Advisory Team.

Sunshine Coast Health is a values-based organisation. We are committed to the maintenance of a culture in which we treat our colleagues with respect as we do our patients, consumers and the community. We respect, protect and promote human rights in our decision-making and actions.

The purpose of this role is to advise patients and their nominated support persons, family, carers and other support persons or their rights under the Mental Health Act 2016.

The Safety, Quality and Improvement Unit (SQIU) supports an integrated approach in meeting the organisation's governance agenda. The SQIU provides expertise and support and works in collaboration with the Directorates and Facilities in the delivery of safe, high-quality services.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Ensure that a patient, and the patient's nominated support persons, family, carers and other support persons are advised of their rights and responsibilities under the Act.
- Help the patient and the patient's nominated support persons, family, carers and other support persons to communicate to health practitioners the patient's views, wishes and preferences about the patient's treatment and care.
- Work cooperatively with community visitors performing functions under the Public Guardian Act.
- Consult with authorised mental health practitioners, authorised doctors, administrators of authorised mental health services; and the Chief Psychiatrist, on the rights of patients under the Act,



the Guardianship and Administration Act 2000, the Powers of Attorney Act 1998/; and other laws.

Remuneration value up to $176 711p.a., comprising salary between $5531.60 - $5936.50 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (AO7) (Fixed Term Temporary position for up to 6 months, with possibility of extension). Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered).

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, adaptable, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here:

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:

- A wellness program;
- Generous superannuation;
- Flexible work arrangements;
- Career training and development; and
- Salary packaging.

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