The inappropriate conduct of a sleepy senior health department director delayed the opening of Tasmania’s first hospital helipad, preventing an emergency landing. 

An integrity commission report released on Tuesday found Simon Foster also intimidated staff and stole items from the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) including old doors and lighting. 

There was evidence he fell asleep on the job, gained inappropriate personal advantages and influenced the recruitment of friends.

Mr Foster was often absent from work without explanation and didn’t show up to meetings.