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Health Services Review Council Appointments

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Expressions of Interest for the 2009 annual appointment round to the Health Services Review Council (“the Council”) will be advertised on 4, 8 and 11 July 2009. Applications close at 4pm on Friday 17 July 2009. Late applications will not be accepted.

General Information

Suitably qualified and experienced persons are routinely appointed to positions as members of the Council. Those interested must have a commitment to excellence in public health care and the skills and expertise to make a significant contribution to the governance of a complex major public health care organisation.

The functions of the Council are:

• to advise the Minister for Health on the health complaints system and operations of the Health Services Commissioner; and
• to advise the Minister for Health and the Health Services Commissioner on issues referred to the Council by the Commissioner; and
• with the Minister’s approval, to refer matters relating to health service complaints to the Health Services Commissioner for inquiry.

The Council is established under the Health Services (Conciliation and Review) Act 1987 (“the Act”). It is constituted under section 12 of the Act, which provides for 11 Council members appointed by the Minister.

The Act provides for members of the Council to hold office for 3 years from the date of appointment. Existing members are eligible for reappointment. The positions currently being advertised will be appointed from the date specified in the Instrument of Appointment. Remuneration will be paid at rates determined by the Governor in Council.

For further information and details about application procedures, please refer to the documents below.

Download documents

Guidelines and information for applicants (39kb, MS Word)

Health Services Review Council information (41kb, MS Word)

Application form for appointment to the Health Services Review Council (68kb, MS Word)

Public Sector Employer Declaration (23kb, MS Word)

Curriculum Vitae form (30kb, MS Word)

Appointee's Declaration Form (66kb, MS Word)

Information Privacy Act 2000 Consent Form (53kb, MS Word)

Consent to Check and Release National Police Record Form (94kb, pdf)

Further information

For further information please contact:

Applications Officer
Service Performance and Governance
Metropolitan Health and Aged Care Services
Department of Human Services
GPO Box 4057
MELBOURNE 3001

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