Director Internal Audit and Risk, Chief Executive Office, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns

Job title: Director Internal Audit and Risk, Chief Executive Office, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service – Cairns

Company: Queensland Government


Job description: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service are the public health provider for over 250 000 people in the region. We welcome you to become a part of our Internal Audit and Risk Services, Chief Executive Office as Director Internal Audit and Risk. The Internal Audit and Risk Unit is responsible for undertaking Internal Audit services on behalf of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board and executive. The unit oversees the risk management framework and associated systems and processes at CHHHS in conjunction with external assurance providers including the Queensland Audit Office.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Auditing & Compliance
Classification DSO1
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH627584
Closing date 14-Apr-2025
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Job duration Permanent Full Time
Contact person Penny Smythe
Contact details 07 3185 5357
Access theThe Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.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.About us: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.About your opportunity:In this position you will provide the Hospital and Health Service Board Chair, Board members and Executive with sound professional advice and recommendations on risks and controls which will form the basis for the improved monitoring, development, and delivery of the Service’s programs. The position provides strategic leadership over the planning, coordination, management, monitoring and evaluation of the conduct of all audits of the Hospital and Health Service, and oversees the Services’ risk management systems and processes.About your role:

• Provide leadership, direction, and development of the Internal Audit functions and staff. Review and appraise the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed.
• Develop and execute a risk-based organisation-wide Internal Audit plan and Strategic Audit Plan.
• Review operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
• Assist management to identify risk and develop risk mitigation and monitoring strategies as part of the risk management framework.
• Develop and review the risk management framework, risk appetite statement and risk related procedures.

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Why choose Cairns?You can find out more about why it’s so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here:Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Information Package for ApplicantsInformation Package for ApplicantsRole DescriptionJob search

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Location: Cairns, QLD

Job date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:30:30 GMT

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