A temporary part-time opportunity to play an important advocacy role, helping patients, families, carers and support persons navigate mental health legislation while contributing to positive health outcomes across Queensland's largest public health service.

About the role

As an Independent Patient Rights Adviser, you will provide information, guidance and advocacy support to patients and their nominated support persons, families, carers and other support people regarding their rights and responsibilities under the Mental Health Act 2016. Working independently and impartially, you will help patients communicate their views, wishes and preferences regarding treatment and care, support engagement with the Mental Health Review Tribunal process, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders across the mental health sector.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

- 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
- 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.

Benefits when working for us

- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and career development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

📌 Independent Patient Rights Adviser (Brisbane)
🏢 Department of Health - Queensland
📍 Brisbane