The Mental Health Review Tribunal (the Tribunal) is seeking applications from lawyers, psychiatrists and community members for positions anticipated to commence from August 2027.

The Tribunal is an independent government body operating in accordance with the Mental Health Act 2016 (Qld). The Tribunal's primary purpose is to review the involuntary status of persons with a mental illness and/or intellectual disability. Further information regarding the Tribunal can be found here. Above all, the Tribunal seeks to make hearings fair, accessible to all parties and to promote involvement from patients/consumers. Further information regarding the Tribunal can be found here.

Applicants are invited to apply for a particular Member category. A person eligible for appointment as a member of the Tribunal includes:

Legal Member

- A lawyer of at least five (5) years standing. That is, you must be admitted to the legal profession in Australia for a minimum of five (5) years.

Medical Member:
- A registered psychiatrist, preferably a fellow of the Royal Australian and Current Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Community Member:
- A person who is not a lawyer or a doctor but has other qualifications and experience that are relevant to exercising the Tribunal's jurisdiction

People from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,



and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants with experience or expertise in the intellectual disability field, particularly forensic disability, are encouraged to apply.

People with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants with experience or expertise in the intellectual disability field, particularly forensic disability, are also encouraged to apply.

In this round of Member appointments, the Tribunal is particularly looking to identify suitable candidates in regional areas of Queensland including Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Toowoomba.

Appointments are made by the Governor in Council.

Applications Details and Further Information

Interested persons should apply through www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au, selecting the Department of Health / Mental Health Review Tribunal.

Before applying, applicants should review the Tribunal Member Informatin Pack and relevant Role Description. Applicants must include:

- Completion of the applicant package available at: Link to the applicant package

Support to complete applications, along with further information, may be obtained by contacting the Tribunal's Recruitment team at [email protected] or by phoning (07) 3338 8327 3338 8327).

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