Assistant Director, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 May, 26

Salary

136873.0

Posted On

12 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Internal Audit, Legislative Compliance, Quality Assurance, Governance, Health Care, Team Coordination, Communication, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade C (PN 45768) Salary: $127,597 – $136,873 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Various, with hybrid work arrangements in place Section: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Closing Date: 26th February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: The Quality, Safety and Governance team provides leadership for quality and safety, assurance, governance systems and processes, and support to all clinical and operational areas within the Canberra Health Services to deliver exceptional health care. It includes Quality and Safety, National Standards and Accreditation, Internal Audit, Risk Management and Compliance, Medico Legal, Corporate Records, Strategic Communications, Clinical Incident Management, Policy and Strategy areas. A great team with terrific opportunities to work on challenging and complex issues – all of which matter to our local community. The Assistant Director Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance role works in a small and dedicated team supporting risk management, internal audit and legislative compliance processes within CHS. The position plays a key role in strengthening the maturity of risk management and compliance across CHS, helping to maintain high standards of care, and improving the health of our community. You will coordinate medical device and pharmaceutical recalls, product alerts, product corrections, and quarantine activity. You will report to the Director, Risk Management and provide support to the internal audit and legislative compliance functions within the team. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a no more than 2-page Pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Sharon Sheather at (02) 5124 9551 or at Sharon.Sheather@act.gov.au.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance supports risk management, internal audit, and legislative compliance processes within CHS. This role includes coordinating medical device and pharmaceutical recalls and reporting to the Director, Risk Management.