Appointment of Sessional Members to VCAT

The Department of Justice has advertised for health professionals, including dentists, to serve as sessional members of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) from 1 July 2007. From that date, formal hearings related to alleged professional misconduct by dental care providers will be referred to VCAT by the new registration board.

Expressions of interest, including a comprehensive resume, and marked 'Confidential' need to be forwarded in duplicate by 29 January 2007, to:

Ms Gabrielle Levine

Director, Court Services

Department of Justice

Level 1/436 Lonsdale St

Melbourne VIC 3000

The Department of Justice advises that "VCAT members require a high level of integrity, sound judgment, professional skills and experience, people skills, the ability to conduct hearings and a capacity to make fair decisions quickly. Excellent communication skills are essential. Skills in mediation may also be valuable".

A duty statement and expression of interest form may be obtained by phoning Court Services, Department of Justice on (03) 9603 9461.