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Independent Patient Rights Adviser
Various Locations across Metro North
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.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Administration |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MN692876 |
| Closing date | 02-Oct-2026 |
| Job duration | Until December 31st 2027 |
| Contact person | Ruth Evans |
| Contact details | 0436 933 502 Access the National Relay 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 professional 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
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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