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Consumer Advisory Committee Representative

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS)
Volunteer Position (with remuneration for participation)
Term: Initial 12 months, with possibility of extension

The Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service (TCHHS) is seeking Consumer Advisory Committee Representatives who can bring lived experience, community insight, and a strong consumer voice into how health services are shaped across the Torres Strait, Cooktown and Cape York regions.

This is a role for people who want to influence how care is designed and delivered - not from the outside, but from within the system.

Although this is a volunteer position, participation is remunerated in line with the Health Consumers Queensland Remuneration and Reimbursement of Consumers position statement.:

• $234 for activities up to 4 hours
• $469 for activities over 4 hours

Meeting arrangements

The Committee meets quarterly. Meetings are held both virtually and face-to-face. The appointment term is for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Consumer representative expectations

As part of this role, you are expected to:

• Act in line with the Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct and treat all people with respect
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, staff and organisational information at all times, including after your appointment
• Declare and manage any conflicts of interest as they arise
• Seek approval before publicly discussing committee matters
• Engage responsibly with your community networks while respecting confidentiality requirements
• Raise concerns appropriately through the Committee Chair or relevant TCHHS 

Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn?
Contact Rebecca Major on 0447 850 365 would love to answer any questions you may have about the role.

Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.

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Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description for your future reference. Please do NOT upload zipped files, pdfs created through MS Word 2007, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Accepted files: gif, bmp, png, rtf, txt, doc and docx.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Application Form for Consumer Carer or Community Representative 2026 (PDF)
  
  TC685784_Job Description (PDF)