Chair – Consumer Advisory Panel

4 weeks ago

Parkville, Australia Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Full time

Job Title

Chair – Consumer Advisory Panel

Job Description

An excellent opportunity is available for a Chair to join the Consumer Advisory Panel at Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the position

The role of the Consumer Advisory Panel Chair is to lead and facilitate activities of the Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP) relating to oversight and guidance of Consumer Engagement at WEHI. This individual will also lead the strategic direction of the CAP and the Consumer engagement strategy it governs.

The primary aim of the CAP is to provide advice and guidance in the development of a highly engaged Medical Research Institute in all facets of Consumer engagement. The expected time commitment is associated with bimonthly CAP meetings (online and in person) and participation in additional WEHI Strategic Planning requirements.

Selection Criteria

  • Commitment to the mission of WEHI’s Consumer engagement program

  • Experience and knowledge in best practice Consumer engagement and implementation

  • Demonstrated collaborative Consumer leadership in the health sector

  • Lived experience and knowledge of consumer advocacy in the Victorian and/or national health sector

  • Understanding of the practicality of engagement with regional communities

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Sound planning and organisation skills and ability to cope well under pressure

Terms of appointment

This is a volunteer position. The appointment is initially for three years with another term of three year available. Meetings occur bimonthly with some out of session administration required.

General enquiries can be directed to Katya Gray WEHI Consumer Program manager (kgray@wehi.edu.au).

A position description is available here.

How to apply

Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application closing date: 7 June 2024.

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