Principal Investigator (Ethical Standards Unit), Queensland Health

The purpose of this role is to ensure Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service is effectively reporting, assessing and dealing with complaints of suspected corrupt conduct and misconduct made about staff, including complying with administrative and legislative obligations.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Principal Investigator (Ethical Standards Unit) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Plan, coordinate, conduct, manage and review investigations in a thorough, fair and impartial manner
• Assist in the development of recommendations or systemic organisational and workplace change
• Act impartially and ethically in the provision of advice concerning the assessment and management of complaints
• Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of corrupt conduct, misconduct and public interest disclosures and associated functions

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification would be well regarded
• Driver Licence
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent full time
• Base salary ranging from $136 035 - $145 990 per annum

About Us

The Office of the General Counsel acts on behalf of Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service and provides legal advice and services to management and staff across a broad range of legal issues in a coordinated and cost-effective manner. It serves as a resource for informed decision-making and creative problem-solving to facilitate the health service's pursuit of its mission to be a leader in compassionate, sustainable, highly reliable healthcare.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC631115

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.