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Family/Carer Workforce member for our Tribunal Advisory Group (TAG)The Tribunal is recruiting a Lived and Living Experience Family/Carer member Workforce member for our Tribunal Advisory Group (TAG). We are specifically looking for someone who works in a designated Lived Experience Carer role at a public area mental health service with experience of working with carers of consumers on compulsory treatment. The TAG meets up to 6 times a year and is a paid role.The RoleThe Tribunal Advisory Group (TAG) provides opportunities for lived and living experience consumers and family, carers and supporters to:Shape and participate in the Tribunals workAdvise and assist the Tribunal to maximise opportunities for consumer and carer engagement and participation in the activities of the TribunalAdvise and provide input into the Tribunals operations and strategic planning.Areas of particular considerationStrategic and business planningProviding advice to the Governance Group on documents, projects or other mattersRecommending and contributing to projects, communications materials and activities, website and other matters at the TribunalIdentifying consumer and carer related issues, and providing expert advice on those issuesProviding opportunities for two way communication between the Tribunal and the consumer and carer communitiesPromoting, facilitating and monitoring consumer and carer participation activities at the TribunalThe Tribunal Governance Group may refer documents, projects or other matters to the TAG for advice and input.MembershipThe members of the TAG will be selected on the basis of individual ability to contribute to the purpose of the TAG as outlined in the Terms of Reference. TAG members will be selected by the Chief Executive Officer in consultation with the Senior Adviser Lived Experience and a senior member of the Tribunal.The TAGThe TAG consists of 11 members or more, made up of:2 lived and living experience consumers who work at public mental services in designated lived experience roles2 family and/or carers who work at public mental services in designated carer lived experience roles2 consumers with recent or current lived and living experience2 family and/or carers with recent or current lived experienceA senior member of the TribunalChief Executive Officer (CEO)The first four categories of member are known collectively as TAG community members. TAG community members will have recent lived experience of mental ill health as consumers and/or family, carers and supporters. Prior or current experience with consumer or carer Advisory groups, participation in other working or reference groups, and experience of tribunal hearings will be highly regarded.While some members may come from organisations in the mental health sector, TAG community members will be expected to provide individual expertise and guidance to the group rather than represent the views of their organisations.In addition to lived experience, the Tribunal will endeavour to ensure that the TAG membership reflects the composition of the Victorian community. The TAG Expression of Interest form has provision for identifying diversity in membership. In selecting the TAG membership the Chief Executive Officer will have regard to principles of diversity, including:Lived and Living ExperienceLGBTQIA+ peoplePeople from CALD backgroundsAboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoplePeople from different locations, including rural and regional areasPeople with disabilityAgeYou can find further information on Ethical Jobs.www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/mht/carer-workforce-member-mental-health-tribunal-tribunal-advisory-group-paid-position #J-18808-Ljbffr