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BOARD MEMBERS, VICTORIAN COLLABORATIVE CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING
- Contribute to better mental health and wellbeing across the state
- Govern an entity that is informed by lived experience
- Promote research and workforce education towards system reform
About the organisation
The Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing (the Collaborative Centre) Board was established under the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2021, as the first recommendation of the Royal Commission into Mental Health. The Board governs the Collaborative Centre, moving to a be purpose-built premises this year, to fulfil the vision to lead improvement across the mental health and wellbeing system. The Collaborative Centre brings together people with lived experience of mental illness and psychological distress, their families, carers and supporters, researchers and health professionals to conduct research, deliver mental health and wellbeing services and drive outstanding education of the mental health workforce.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the governance of a Board that continues to evolve and grow. As a Board Member, Chairperson, or Deputy Chairperson, you will play a key role in shaping the ongoing strategic direction and priorities of the Collaborative Centre. Your responsibilities will include strengthening key partnerships, working closely with executive leadership, evaluating the performance of both the Centre, guiding research areas of focus, and providing informed advice to the Minister for Mental Health.
About you
Board members will have the skills to set the strategic direction of the Collaborative Centre in its next phase and into the future. Skills in lived experience leadership, clinical practice or governance, research expertise, or knowledge of the mental health sector are paramount, as well as financial management and law. Ideally appointees will have board or committee experience that demonstrates their specialist knowledge, and work well and proactively with others. Appointees should demonstrate a shared commitment and drive to rebuilding a new mental health and wellbeing system.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the rich diversity of the Victorian community. Applications are encouraged from people of all ages, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, intersex and queer people.
To apply click on the following document links to review requirements in the Candidate Information Pack and lodge your Resume (CV) plus the completed Application Form (in place of a cover letter) at the ‘apply for this job’ button (above right). Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK. Closes 9 April.