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Principal Governance Officer (Critical Infrastructure)
South Brisbane
The position of Principal Governance Officer (Critical Infrastructure) is responsible for developing, leading and monitoring governance activities (including but not limited to compliance, assurance and risk management activities) for Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) critical infrastructure in-scope of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (2018) and the international standard for Information Security Management System.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Children's Health Queensland |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South |
| Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ675330 |
| Closing date | 20-Feb-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Tanya Gilchrist |
| Contact details | 0404889348 Access the National Relay Service |
About the Team
Governance, Assurance and Internal Audit (GAIA) performs a crucial role in supporting CHQ to operate ethically and achieve its strategic objectives. The Branch is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and performance of corporate governance and assurance functions (compliance, risk, quality, internal audit) as well as providing independent, objective, evidence-based assurance to Executive, Audit and Risk Committee and Board that business critical governance processes operate effectively and efficiently.
About the Role
In this role you will deliver quality outcomes for children, young people and families (Leader of Self) in accordance with the Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:
- Develop, lead and monitor governance activities across CHQ HHS to ensure legislative and regulatory requirements are met with regards to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) 2018 and the International Standard for Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Evaluate the performance of existing governance systems. Extensively engage and consult with stakeholders to develop, manage and monitor a workplan to deliver organisational uplift required to meet the SOCI and ISMS requirements.
About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)
Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Competitive renumeration
- Annual pay increases
- 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee wellness and assistance program
- Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.
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