Consumer Cons

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and rehabilitation.

**Consumer Consultant**

An exciting and unique opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who has direct personal (lived) experience as a consumer of the Victorian Public Mental Health system. This is a leadership role to support planing and implementation of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Mental Health services. The successful applicant will provide advice and consultation regarding the experience of consumers to teams and services in the Adult Directorate of the Mental Health Divison

**The position is permanent, part time 22.8 hours week.**

**Please refer to the position description for position requirements.**

**For further information, contact**:
**Kate Lhuede, Discipline Senior Mental Health Occupational Therapist, M: 0479 192 248**

Work with us Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Selection Criteria Essential: has been a consumer of mental health services understanding of public mental health service issues good organizational and prioritizing skills good people management skills