As the Manager, Ethical Standards Unit, you will be responsible for managing the investigation function of the Ethical Standards Unit and ensuring investigation services are delivered in a fair, timely and cost effective manner.

What you'll do

• Provide high level advice and awareness to delegates, decision-makers and other relevant stakeholders on the management of sensitive, complex and confidential employee conduct issues, including matters involving corrupt conduct and/or public interest disclosures.
• Liaise and maintain relationships with external agencies such as Hospital and Health Services, the Crime and Corruption Commission, Queensland Ombudsman, Office of the Health Ombudsman, Queensland Police Service and the Public Service Commission and represent the department at relevant meetings and forums.
• Manage investigation services provided by the Ethical Standards Unit, and provide advice, direction and support for internal and external investigators ensuring they are of a high standard and are delivered in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

About you

• Demonstrated high level of skills, experience and knowledge in managing public sector investigations, specifically in relation to suspected and/or alleged corrupt conduct, and in compiling comprehensive, concise and timely reports.
• Demonstrated high level of communication skills including liaising and negotiating, and a demonstrated capacity to manage relationships and information exchange, of a confidential and sensitive nature, across a range of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare high level documents, investigation reports and briefing notes for the Director-General, Minister and senior officers on complex and sensitive issues.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

• 12.75% superannuation
• 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

• Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
• Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

• Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further!
• Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.
• Grow your skills through hands-on experience and access to internal training opportunities and additional financial and leave benefits for approved external training and development.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.
Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.