Principal Investigator

3 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time

As the Principal Investigator, you will plan, coordinate, conduct, manage and review high level complex and sensitive investigations of suspected corrupt conduct, public interest disclosures and staff misconduct within the Department of Health and on occasion, Hospital and Health Services.
What you'll do
Provide high level advice, direction and recommendations to the Director, Ethical Standards Unit, Executive Directors, Senior Directors/Managers, Human Resources Directors/Managers, employees and other stakeholders of the department on appropriate strategies to resolve allegations and complaints about employee conduct and behaviour including suspected corrupt conduct, misconduct and pubic interest disclosures.
Research and prepare correspondence, briefing papers, investigation reports and recommendations on complex and sensitive investigations and associated issues.
Monitor and review the progress of devolved suspected corrupt conduct investigations.
About you
**We are searching for someone with**:
Demonstrated expertise in managing and conducting complex investigations of suspected corrupt conduct, with the ability to operate effectively in a sensitive and complex work
Excellent 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.
Excellent written communication skills, including ability to prepare documents, investigation reports and briefing notes for the Minister or 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
36.25 hour full time work week
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.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
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