Principal Investigations Officer

The Principal Investigations Officer (PIO) is responsible for undertaking high quality and highly complex investigations of health service complaints and notifications against health practitioners and providers in Queensland. The role will also assist the Investigations Managers and the Director, Investigations. In This Role You WillCo-ordinate and investigate high profile, high risk, complex, highly sensitive investigations effectively and efficiently, in line with organisational policies and procedures to ensure investigations are completed within 12 months, or if extended under the Health Ombudsman Act, completed as early as possible. Demonstrate advanced and highly proficient investigation skills.

Use best practice investigation planning and implementation methodologies, including major investigation management skills, to ensure all available investigation evidence is identified and sourced in an appropriate manner and appropriately documented in accordance with organisational policy. Possess and demonstrate specialist and extensive knowledge in relation to complex investigations including the ability to provide advice on investigative issues that are significant, high profile or complex. Prepare and submit high quality briefs-of-evidence and investigation reports with recommendations regarding the regulation of health service providers. The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role.

If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer. Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar). Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022. Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 182 of the Public Sector Act 2022. APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE - scroll down and click the 'APPLY ONLINE' button***Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not upload zipped files. Occupational group Justice & Legal