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Adviser, Review of Mental Health Act – Nauru

We are seeking an Adviser to Review the Mental Health Act 1963 for compliance with the recent Inclusion of People with Disability Act 2023 and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and make recommendations in consultation with the Council in Nauru.

• Up to 4 months with opportunity to extend for 2 months if required.
• A competitive international standard remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
• Applicants from this position may be used to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific Island Countries.

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform (The Partnerships Platform) is looking for motivated and skilled international development professionals who are keen to make a difference. We seek passionate staff who work collaboratively to deliver ideas and advice that can help our Pacific Island Country partners meet their governance and stability goals.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Adviser, Review of Mental Health Act, Nauru for the Department of People Living with Disabilities, Nauru. This individual should have a proven track record in relationship management and providing senior educational advice to government officials and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is collaborative, respectful, flexible, and resilient, with a keen focus on delivering successful results in strategic advisory in the health and Mental Health sector.

The areas of focus of the assignment are:

• Review the Mental Health Act 1963 for compliance with the recent Inclusion of UNCRPD and make recommendations in consultation with the Council.
• Develop a report to include any recommendations for amendments to the Mental Health Act 1963 to ensure it aligns with and supports The Inclusion of Persons Living with Disability Act 2023.
• Conduct in-country consultations on the draft recommendations and seek clear direction and guidance from stakeholders and the working group on the amendments to the Mental Health Act 1963 (Trip 1)
• Work with legislative drafters in the Department of Justice and Border Control and the working group in Nauru to finalise amendments to the Mental Health Act 1963 consistent with Nauru’s legislative drafting practices (Trip 2).
• Support DPLWD to conduct community and stakeholder information sessions regarding the amendments, including briefings for Members of Parliament as required (Trip 2 – to be confirmed).

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law (additional qualifications related to mental health would be highly regarded), Expertise in the drafting of legislation to domesticate the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and/or policy related to mental health, Excellent research, analytical and writing skills, Proven experience in developing consultation tools and conducting community consultations, Experience in engaging with a wide range of stakeholders including people with disabilities, civil society organisations and senior government officials on complex and sensitive legal and policy issues and the Ability to apply a holistic approach to legal and policy reform.

How to Apply
To access the Terms of Reference detailing the role, responsibilities, selection criteria and country context for the position, please visit https://dt-global.com/company/careers and search for job number 2412 or contact recruitment@auspacpartnerships.com.au for more information.

Applications must be submitted by 11.59 pm AEST on Sunday, 29 October 2023.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including Pacific Islanders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+, women, gender diverse, neurodiverse and people with disabilities.