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Mental Health Tribunal Coordinator
Req ID: 8078
Posting Start Date: 28/08/2026
Advertisement End Date: 18/09/2026
Work Location: Waratah Community Health Service
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.
In this Senior role, support consumer rights and best practice mental health care across inpatient and community services
Job Description:
Mental Health Tribunal Coordinator
Part time ongoing opportunity | 48 hours per fortnight
Make a meaningful impact – Champion consumer rights and support high-quality, recovery-oriented mental health care.
Work across a leading service – Partner with multidisciplinary teams and senior leaders across RMH Mental Health Services.
About the role
Join the Royal Melbourne Hospital Mental Health Service (RMH-MHS) in this highly specialised senior clinical role, supporting consumer rights and best practice mental health care across inpatient and community services.
As the Mental Health Tribunal Coordinator , you will be the key liaison between RMH-MHS and the Mental Health Tribunal, coordinating hearings and ensuring legislative requirements and statutory timeframes are met. You will provide expert advice, education and support to multidisciplinary teams, while contributing to governance, service improvement and recovery-oriented care for consumers with complex mental health needs.
Key Accountabilities
Coordinate Mental Health Tribunal hearings across inpatient and community services
Ensure compliance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and statutory deadlines
Act as the key liaison with the Mental Health Tribunal
Support consumers, carers, families and nominated persons through complex hearings
Provide education to clinical teams and support governance, risk and service improvement
Partner with senior clinical and operational leaders across Mental Health Services
About You
You are an experienced mental health clinician with strong knowledge of mental health legislation, governance and recovery-oriented practice. You will have:
Registration and qualifications as an Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Registered Psychiatric Nurse or Social Worker
5+ years’ experience in mental health assessment, treatment and care
Strong knowledge of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act and Tribunal processes
Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience in education, consultation and leadership within multidisciplinary teams
A strong commitment to consumer-centred, recovery-focused practice
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple service settings
Benefits of Working at RMH
Meaningful Work
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
Career Growth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
Supportive Culture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
World-Class Excellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
Enjoy great employee benefits
Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
Work in the Parkville Precinct
Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interested?
Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.
Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
Name and Contact:
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.
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