Committee

NMHS Safety, Quality & Consumer Engagement Committee

Description

Carer Representative’s experience required:

1. Demonstrated ability to provide an understanding of the principles of consumer or carer perspectives at a system advocacy level.
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain networks with state and/or NMHS-based consumer or carer groups, community organisations or government bodies.
3. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with stakeholders with different perspectives.
4. An understanding of the diversity of the NMHS community, and the needs of different population groups.

Carers who wish to apply for this position will need to provide the following:

• A written statement providing examples of their experience that demonstrates their skills and experience for the 4 criteria outlined above.
• A letter of support from a relevant consumer or carer organisation.
• The contact details of a referee.

Location of Meetings

Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre or online (face to face preferred)

Frequency

4th Friday of each month for 3 hours. 12-month duration with potential to extend for a further two one-year terms at the discretion of the Board Chair

Time and Duration of Meetings

8:30am – 11:30am (3hr meetings)

Category

North Metro Health Service