Are you passionate about empowering young voices in mental health? Want to help shape services that make a real difference for young people?

We’re seeking an Independent Chair to lead our Consortium Advisory Committee – a diverse group that guides how youth mental health services are delivered across several sites in Queensland (Strathpine/Indooroopilly/Redcliffe).

Your Impact

As Chair, you’ll:

- Foster an inclusive space where young people feel protected and empowered to share their ideas.
- Collaborate with a Youth Co-Chair (aged 16–24) and Program Leads to ensure meaningful contributions are heard.
- Guide discussions that directly impact youth mental health services.

What’s In It For You?
- Make a tangible difference in youth mental health and wellbeing.
- Develop leadership, facilitation, and governance skills.
- Work alongside passionate young people and experienced professionals.

Commitment:
- Quarterly meetings (in-person or online – 3hrs, week day morning)
- Occasional planning sessions.
- Regular contact (around once a fortnight)



with the Program Lead and Co-Chair.
- Willingness to travel to Strathpine/Indooroopilly/Redcliffe once a quarter.

Who We’re Looking For: We’d love to hear from you if you:
- Are an excellent communicator and listener.
- Have a passion for youth participation and mental health.
- Bring experience with advisory groups, boards, or community leadership (nice to have, but not essential).
- Can remain neutral and guide constructive, inclusive conversations.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now. We’d love to have you on board. If you have any questions, please contact Karla Brown, [email protected]

Diversity is Strength. We encourage people from diverse ages, gender, identity, cultural backgrounds and experience including First nations peoples, Cultural and linguistically diverse, LGBTIQA+ lived/ peer, mental health experience, to apply for this position.

📌 Consortium Independent Chair (Volunteer) (Strathpine)
🏢 Open Minds
📍 Strathpine