Outgoing director-general Ian Maynard annoyed Health Minister Cameron Dick with his farewell email to staff. Source: News Corp Australia
NEWS of the departure of former Queensland Health director-general Ian Maynard appears to have been broken to staff via an email from his replacement – hours before he sent a missive of his own.
The Courier-Mail has previously reported that Health Minister Cameron Dick asked the department why Mr Maynard ignored internal processes when he sent his “thank you” email to staff on February 26.
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But it appears Mr Maynard’s email was not the first received by Queensland Health staff that morning, with acting director-general Michael Cleary sending out a message, with the subject “welcome to our new minister”, about 8.30am.
Mr Maynard’s email hit inboxes shortly after 11am.
Email from outgoing director-general Ian Maynard over two hours later. Source: Supplied
Email from soon-to-be-acting director-general Michael Cleary. Source: Supplied
After writing about Mr Dick assuming his new role, Dr Cleary wrote: “I would also like to acknowledge Ian Maynard, who has recently departed Queensland Health. I will be acting as the Director-General of Health following Ian’s departure.”
More than two hours later, Mr Maynard told staff: “As you may be aware, I will be leaving Queensland Health in the near future. Over the past 18 months, I have had the privilege of leading Queensland Health as your Director-General.”
Mr Maynard also wishes Mr Dick and Dr Cleary “all the best”.
While Mr Maynard’s email was headed with a banner featuring a smiling headshot and the title “Director-General”, Dr Cleary’s earlier email also included a smiling picture and the title “A/Director-General”.
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It is understood that Dr Cleary followed internal processes in sending his email to staff.