September 17, 2024

Queensland Health

Brisbane

OTHER

Principal Investigator

The role
Reporting to the Manager, Ethical Standards Unit, Office of the Director-General your role will be responsible for conducting high level, complex and sensitive investigations of suspected corrupt conduct.
The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

Expertise in managing and conducting complex investigations of suspected corrupt conduct, with the ability to operate effectively in a sensitive and complex work environment.
Expertise in the interpretation, application and provision of advice on the application of legislation, regulation, policies and procedures as they relate to the management of complex investigations of suspected corrupt conduct including public interest disclosures.
Interpersonal, liaison and communication skills, including the capacity and ability to work within a team, and negotiate or communicate with influence on behalf of the agency with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents, investigation reports and briefing notes for the Minister or senior officers on complex and sensitive issues.

About us
The Department of Health (the Department) has a diverse set of responsibilities, and a common purpose of providing highly effective health system leadership. The Department is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the public health system in Queensland. We strongly believe in the need to work with people that value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.
The Office of the Director-General and Department of Health is responsible for managing the public health system in Queensland, including: regulating health services; monitoring, developing and deploying programs to improve the health of Queenslanders; coordinating health services through Hospital and Health Services and non-government organisations; providing ambulance services through the Queensland Ambulance Service; and working with other state and national agencies on policies and programs to improve the health of Queenslanders.
The Ethical Standards Unit (ESU) is the Department of Health's central point for receiving, assessing and reporting suspected corrupt conduct to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) under the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 and public interest disclosures (PID) under the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010 to the Queensland Ombudsman. These statutory functions are delegated by the Director-General.
Benefits

A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
Flexible working arrangements
Diverse work culture
Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.