Our committees
Brisbane North PHN is committed to working with others to create and deliver the best possible health and community care system for the people of our region.
Our committee members bring their varied health experiences and insights to inform improved service planning and delivery.
One of the PHN's roles is to understand the healthcare needs of our community. We do this through analysis and planning, helping to identify and address service gaps.
Expressions of Interest for Clinicians' Advisory Group members
Are you interested in influencing change and policies in the health system at an early stage? Do you want exposure and the opportunity to try new concepts and programs early? Do you want to work with collegiate, experienced GPs and have exposure to broader general practice perspectives?
If so, this opportunity is for you.
Brisbane North PHN is seeking Expressions of Interest from GPs interested in joining our Clinicians’ Advisory Group.
In addition to relevant Brisbane North PHN staff, the Clinicians’ Advisory Group includes up to 12 General Practitioner participants. The PHN is currently seeking new GP members to help us strengthen our connection to primary care.
The purpose of this group is to provide advice to PHN teams from a clinician's perspective on programs and projects undertaken by PHN.
The objectives of the Clinicians’ Advisory Group are to:
- provide advice to Brisbane North PHN staff and key stakeholders regarding a variety of program areas with the intent of ensuring programs are relevant and achieve their intended outcomes.
- act as the clinical governance reference group for PHN directly delivered services unless another group is deemed more suitable.
- provide a wider view to the Brisbane North PHN Board of Directors via the Executive Manager, Health Systems Improvement to the CEO on matters of strategic importance to the future of the organisation.
The Clinicians’ Advisory Group meets every two months (face-to-face) for two hours on a Thursday night from 6.15 pm to 8.15 pm at the Brisbane North PHN Lutwyche office.
Members are eligible for a sitting fee/honorarium payment.
Applications close at 12.00 pm on Friday 31 January 2025. It is anticipated that the successful applicants will attend their first meeting on 27 February 2025.
Download the expressions of interest application form.
Download the role description.
For further information about the Clinicians’ Advisory Group or the EOI process, please contact Tanya Trevena, Manager | Integrated Care at administration.integration@brisbanenorthphn.org.au.
Brisbane North PHN’s Clinical Council and Community Advisory Committee, engage local clinicians and the community in the planning processes of the PHN.
Members of the Clinical Council and Community Advisory Committee bring together a wealth of experience across general practice, allied health, community health providers, public and private hospital and health services, Queensland Ambulance Service, consumers and the community.
Both groups meet regularly to provide locally-relevant advice and strategic input to the Brisbane North PHN Board. These groups play a critical role in supporting the delivery of best practice clinical and community health care in order to improve health outcomes for our communities.
The Clinical Council is comprised of 12 members and includes general practitioners, nurses, allied and mental health professionals along with acute care specialists, paramedics and pharmacists, representing the full spectrum of healthcare services.
The Community Advisory Committee includes nine consumer and carer representatives with extensive experience across a range of community health services as well as representatives from populations with unmet health needs.
These individuals bring their varied health experiences and insights to inform improved service planning and delivery.
