Full-time Legal Member

2 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

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 consumers.
The PositionReporting to the President, the Legal Member will be appointed on a full-time basis. The successful applicant will assist the President and Deputy President in leading, supporting, implementing and sustaining the Tribunal's operations across regional areas of Queensland.
In addition, the Legal Member must have the necessary knowledge and expertise to be appointed as a President's delegate pursuant to section 772 of the Mental Health Act 2016 to exercise the functions, powers and duties in accordance with the Instrument of Delegation.
EligibilityA person eligible for appointment as a Legal Member of the Tribunal must:

- Be a lawyer of at least 5 years standing.
- Satisfy the Minister that they possess the competencies developed by the President under section 714(3) of the Mental Health Act 2016.

First Nations people and those from cultural 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.
Appointments are made by the Governor in Council.
TravelThis position will require travel within Queensland and as otherwise required, within Australia for Tribunal matters, and Tribunal associated business.
It is expected that travel throughout regional Queensland will be undertaken on a regular basis.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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