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MHRT Member
Level 16, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
The Mental Health Review Tribunal is seeking applications from lawyers, psychiatrists and community members for positions anticipated to commence from February 2026.
Job details
| Position status | Casual |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | Var. |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/EA645843 |
| Closing date | 14-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Lenny Muthiah |
| Contact details | 07 3338 8310 Access the National Relay Service |
The Mental Health Review Tribunal (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.
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 New 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.
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.
Application Details
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents attached. The following document must be submitted as your application
- Application Form (Must be used)
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Support to complete applications, along with further information, may be obtained by contacting the Tribunal’s Recruitment team at MHRT.Recruitment@mhrt.qld.gov.au or by phoning (07) 3338 8310.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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EA645843_MHRT Part-Time Member Application Form (PDF, 1.13MB)
Application Kit
EA645843_Tribunal Member - Role Description (PDF, 258KB)
Role Description
EA645843_Tribunal Member - Information Pack (PDF, 298KB)
Information Package for Applicants
