Category: EOI – Board Member

Senior-level Consumer Representative position opportunity at the Reproductive Technology Council

Posted on December 18, 2024

Expression of Interest – Senior-level Consumer Representative position opportunity at the Reproductive Technology Council

The Minister for Health has invited Health Consumers’ Council (HCC) to nominate candidates for one available position on the Reproductive Technology Council (RTC).

Applications close 15 January 2025.

We are seeking nominations for a senior-level consumer representative position on the Reproductive Technology Council (RTC). We invite individuals with experience advocating for diverse consumer perspectives on high-level committees will to contribute to this important role. We are especially interested in hearing from consumers with lived experience or a deep understanding of this area of health.

About the role

The RTC operates under the Human Reproductive Technology Act 1991 and Surrogacy Act 2008, with the key functions of:

  • Advising on the administration and enforcement of the Human Reproductive Technology Act (HRT Act) and the Surrogacy Act.
  • Advising the Minister for Health and the CEO on reproductive technology issues and the relevant Acts.
  • Reviewing the Human Reproductive Technology Directions 2021 and guidelines governing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) practices and storage procedures by licensees.
  • Providing advice on licensing matters and monitoring standards of practice.
  • Promoting research into the causes, prevention, and social/public health implications of human infertility and reproductive technology.

The committee meets monthly and sitting fees are offered as per the State Government Boards and Committees – Premier’s Circular and guidelines set by the Public Sector Commission for the Remuneration for Government Boards and Committees  

Invitation for Nominations

We are inviting nominations for this senior-level consumer representative position from individuals with experience advocating for diverse consumer perspectives on high-level committees and who are keen to contribute to this important role. We are especially interested in hearing from consumers with lived experience or a deep understanding of this area of health.

Please complete the Pro Forma CV and a detailed cover letter outlining your consumer representative, career and other experiences relative to the RTC role and send to engagement@hconc.org.au by 15th January 2025.

For further information or assistance, please email tania.harris@hconc.org.au or call 9221 3422.

Note that HCC’s offices are closed between 23 December and 3 January. 

An exciting opportunity to join the HCC Board – seeking Expressions of Interest for two Management Committee (Board) vacancies

Posted on August 15, 2024

 

We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for two Management Committee (Board) vacancies.

Health Consumers’ Council was launched by the Minister for Health in 1994 as an independent voice for the community on health policy, planning and decision making and to provide a recognised presence for health consumers. Since then, we have championed and supported thousands of people to assert their rights and have their say on health.

In 2024, our 30th anniversary year, we are renewing our commitment to ensuring a strong presence for consumers and community members in all decisions relating to the health of Western Australians. To do this, we will need to increase the resources available to us so that we can build more capacity in the community and extend our support to more people across WA.

We are a member-led organisation governed by a Management Committee (also known as a Board). Our members share our goals and support our purpose of:

  • amplifying and championing the voices of WA health consumers
  • to drive positive outcomes in health and healthcare
  • and achieve equitable, person-centred, quality healthcare and improved health outcomes and experiences for everyone in Western Australia.

HCC is a registered charity with responsibilities to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission as well as under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015. As such, Management Committee members play an important role in ensuring we meet these responsibilities and comply with all governance requirements. Management Committee members are also responsible for the overall strategy of HCC.

This year we have two Management Committee vacancies. These are voluntary positions – with any expenses reimbursed – and require attendance at bi-monthly meetings (usually online), along with representation on one sub-committee (usually monthly meetings).

We are interested to hear from people who bring any of the following perspectives or experience:

  • Aboriginal people
  • People with disability
  • People from the LGBTIQA+ community
  • People aged 18-24
  • People with lived experience and/or networks and connections to people managing health and other related challenges
  • People with experience of managing or working in a growth-stage organisation
  • People with connections in philanthropy and/or community foundation networks
  • People with connections/involvement in health/medical or other human research
  • People with regional experience and/or connections
  • People with skills and experience in social enterprise/fee for service work
  • People with experience in IT strategy planning and development in the non-profit sector
  • Previous NFP Board experience highly desirable but not essential

To be eligible to be a Management Committee member, you need to be a HCC member already, or be willing to become a member (free for individuals).

Want to know more?

On 29 August HCC will be hosting an online information session for people interested to learn more about the role of Management Committee members. In session you’ll have the chance to meet with three current members of the Management Committee, hear more about the role and HCC’s strategy, and find out why nominating to join the HCC Management Committee might be the right option for you.

Register to attend the information session

Submit your EOI by 23 September

Please prepare a brief cover letter outlining your answers to the following questions:

  • Why would you like to become a member of the HCC Management Committee?
  • How will your skills and experience add to the effectiveness of both the HCC Management Committee and HCC?
  • What has been your experience as a health consumer or a health consumer representative?
  • What do you see as being the key strategic issues facing HCC over the next five years?

Submit your letter, along with a current CV, to:

Rebecca Smith, Head of Strategic Projects via Rebecca.smith@hconc.org.au

What happens next?

Shortlisting by the Nominations and Governance Committee will take place on 1 October. We may invite potential nominees to meet with Board members and the final list of nominees will be approved by the Management Committee by the end of October. If there are more than two nominees, a vote by members will occur at the Annual General Meeting in early December.