Psychiatrist - Mental Impairment Review Tribunal

Convenience Buttons: Time Remaining 31 daysPsychiatrist - Mental Impairment Review TribunalCourt and Tribunal ServicesSalary:$497 per sessionPosition number:Pool Ref 219256Work type: SessionalLocation:Perth CBDClosing date:2024-12-16 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments:- Position Description - Child Psychiatrist.pdf- Position Description - Psychiatrist.pdfYou can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.This is a Pool process which may lead to sessional appointmentsOn 1 September 2024 the substantive provisions of the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment Act) 2023 (WA) (the Act), came into effect which included the establishment of the Mental Impairment Review Tribunal (the Tribunal).The Tribunal is accepting expressions of interest from individuals who are seeking to be appointed as Psychiatrists on a sessional basis to the Tribunal. Applications will be considered right through until the closing date for the advertisement.The process will result in the establishment of a pool of suitable Psychiatrists that will be available to be drawn upon to make recommendations for appointment for a period of two years from when the pool is finalised.Applicants should be aware that successful placement within the pool will not necessarily result in an appointment to the Tribunal. Appointments will be made over the two-year period of the operation of the pool as required, and as approved by Attorney General upon Cabinet endorsement.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Tribunal's principal function is to administer Custody Orders (and associated Leaves of Absence Orders) and Supervision Orders which Supervised Persons, adults and youth, are subject to. The Tribunal is also responsible for conducting internal reviews of its own decisions and considering and reporting on the need for extended orders beyond limiting term as set by the courts whilst ensuring Supervised Persons are reintegrated into the community in a safe manner.The paramount consideration of the Tribunal is to ensure the protection of the community.The Tribunal convenes approximately once to twice per week with an increase in hearings developing over time. The composition of the Tribunal will vary dependent upon the type of hearings being conducted. Membership of the Tribunal includes a President, Deputy Presidents, Community Members, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and representatives from the Department of Justice and the Department of Communities.All members are provided with reading materials electronically a week before their rostered hearing in order to prepare in their own time.Hearings are convened in the Perth CBD and Members are expected to attend in person.Child and adolescent specialists within their fields are also encouraged to apply.Consideration will be given to appointing Members who reside outside of the Perth metropolitan area and engaging with the Tribunal remotely.BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIESTribunal appointments are made by the Minister upon endorsement by Cabinet.Specific terms are limited to 5 years prior to consideration of reappointment by the Attorney General.Psychiatrists are appointed on a sessional basis and paid $497 per hearing which includes meeting reading, preparation and presiding at the hearing itself.ABOUT THE MENTAL IMPAIRMENT REVIEW TRIBUNALThe Tribunal replaced the Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board.The Tribunal is established under section 156 of theAct and is governed by the provisions contained within it. The Act relates to criminal proceedings involving intellectually impaired or mentally ill people who are charged with offences and subsequently found unfit to stand trial or acquitted by reason of unsoundness of mind (Supervised Persons).The Act:expands the disposition options available to the judiciary so that community supervision orders are available for Supervised Persons;limits the terms of custody orders to ensure they align with the likely sentence the court would have imposed if they were sentencing the person having been found them guilty of the offence;andintroduces procedural fairness provisions in relation to decisions of the courts and the Tribunal.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Position Description for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.We require you to submit:A current comprehensive CV that highlights your experience and suitability for this position in the context of the Position Description.Contact details of two referees within your CV.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 24 months. Sessional appointments may be recommended, however, an appointment is not guaranteed.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Tribunal is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the appointment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding Psychiatrists to the Tribunal please email ****** YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the"Apply for Job"button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.Position TitlePsychiatrist - Mental Impairment Review TribunalAgencyDepartment of JusticeSalary$497 per sessionLocationPerth CBDUnit/DivisionCourt and Tribunal ServicesBranchMagistrates Court and TribunalsWork TypeSessionalPosition No.Pool Ref 219256Closing Date2024-12-16 4:00 PMPosition TitlePsychiatrist - Mental Impairment Review TribunalBranchMagistrates Court and TribunalsLocationPerth CBDWork TypeSessionalClosing Date2024-12-16 4:00 PMSalary$497 per sessionAgencyDepartment of JusticeCompany InformationDescriptionThis is a Pool process which may lead to sessional appointmentsOn 1 September 2024 the substantive provisions of the Criminal Law (Mental Impairment Act) 2023 (WA) (the Act), came into effect which included the establishment of the Mental Impairment Review Tribunal (the Tribunal).The Tribunal is accepting expressions of interest from individuals who are seeking to be appointed as Psychiatrists on a sessional basis to the Tribunal. Applications will be considered right through until the closing date for the advertisement.The process will result in the establishment of a pool of suitable Psychiatrists that will be available to be drawn upon to make recommendations for appointment for a period of two years from when the pool is finalised.Applicants should be aware that successful placement within the pool will not necessarily result in an appointment to the Tribunal. Appointments will be made over the two-year period of the operation of the pool as required, and as approved by Attorney General upon Cabinet endorsement.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Tribunal's principal function is to administer Custody Orders (and associated Leaves of Absence Orders) and Supervision Orders which Supervised Persons, adults and youth, are subject to. The Tribunal is also responsible for conducting internal reviews of its own decisions and considering and reporting on the need for extended orders beyond limiting term as set by the courts whilst ensuring Supervised Persons are reintegrated into the community in a safe manner.The paramount consideration of the Tribunal is to ensure the protection of the community.The Tribunal convenes approximately once to twice per week with an increase in hearings developing over time. The composition of the Tribunal will vary dependent upon the type of hearings being conducted. Membership of the Tribunal includes a President, Deputy Presidents, Community Members, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and representatives from the Department of Justice and the Department of Communities.All members are provided with reading materials electronically a week before their rostered hearing in order to prepare in their own time.Hearings are convened in the Perth CBD and Members are expected to attend in person.Child and adolescent specialists within their fields are also encouraged to apply.Consideration will be given to appointing Members who reside outside of the Perth metropolitan area and engaging with the Tribunal remotely.BENEFITS AND OPPORTUNITIESTribunal appointments are made by the Minister upon endorsement by Cabinet.Specific terms are limited to 5 years prior to consideration of reappointment by the Attorney General.Psychiatrists are appointed on a sessional basis and paid $497 per hearing which includes meeting reading, preparation and presiding at the hearing itself.ABOUT THE MENTAL IMPAIRMENT REVIEW TRIBUNALThe Tribunal replaced the Mentally Impaired Accused Review Board.The Tribunal is established under section 156 of theAct and is governed by the provisions contained within it. The Act relates to criminal proceedings involving intellectually impaired or mentally ill people who are charged with offences and subsequently found unfit to stand trial or acquitted by reason of unsoundness of mind (Supervised Persons).The Act:expands the disposition options available to the judiciary so that community supervision orders are available for Supervised Persons;limits the terms of custody orders to ensure they align with the likely sentence the court would have imposed if they were sentencing the person having been found them guilty of the offence;andintroduces procedural fairness provisions in relation to decisions of the courts and the Tribunal.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Position Description for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.We require you to submit:A current comprehensive CV that highlights your experience and suitability for this position in the context of the Position Description.Contact details of two referees within your CV.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 24 months. Sessional appointments may be recommended, however, an appointment is not guaranteed.Candidate SearchIf required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Tribunal is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the appointment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding Psychiatrists to the Tribunal please email ****** YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the"Apply for Job"button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.Attachments- Position Description - Child Psychiatrist.pdf- Position Description - Psychiatrist.pdfConvenience Buttons2:Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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