Manager Ethics and Integrity, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

This position will provide advice and support to the Chief Executive with respect to matters involving the Ethics and Integrity of the Health Service, including matters of suspected corrupt conduct and Public Interest Disclosures. To support the organisation's value-based culture to embrace an ethical ethos in all interactions in the workplace.

The Manager - Ethics and Integrity ensures compliance with relevant legislation, including the Crime and Corruption Act 2001 and the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2010. This role manages complex complaints, assesses suspected corrupt conduct, and liaises with key regulatory bodies such as the Crime and Corruption Commission, Qld Police Service, and Office of the Health Ombudsman.

About Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service strives to provide excellence in health care, wellbeing, research and education in Far North Queensland.

The Health Service is the primary provider of health services to residents of the Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast regions with a population of over 250,000 people, as well as providing specialist services to the Torres Strait and Cape York region. Cairns Hospital is the primary referral hospital for Far North Queensland.

We provide an extensive range of health services at more than 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres.

The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high-level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane.

Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

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Our Vision

Excellent and sustainable healthcare for all in Far North Queensland.

Our Purpose

Working together for best-practice care that improves health outcomes and equity for our communities.

Our Values

Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.

Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A040384
Application deadline: Monday 3rd March 2025
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.