The chief executive of the state's largest health service allegedly asked for his daughter to be employed as a condition of a contract awarded by the Metro North Health and Hospital Board.

Malcolm Stamp and the executive of corporate services and performance, Scott McMullen, were both stood down from their roles on Monday afternoon following a preliminary investigation by Minter Ellison Lawyers into an "employment procurement matter", which has since been referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Health Minister Lawrence Springborg. Credit:Glenn Hunt

Fairfax Media understands it relates to the awarding of a contract "on the condition of" Mr Stamp's daughter being employed.

It has been alleged additional incentives were offered if Mr Stamp's daughter was hired.