Governance Officer

• Position: Governance Officer
• Location: Parramatta, NSW
• Type: 6-month contract (with possibility of extension)
• Salary: $58 – 64 per hour + super (depending on experience)
• Work From Home: 2 days per week post-training period

Our State Government Client is currently seeking an experienced Governance Officer to join their Parramatta team. The Governance Officer will support the implementation and management of ethics, compliance, and risk management policies, promoting a culture of effective governance.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide advice on corporate governance, statutory requirements, and best practices
• Deliver training on ethical conduct and risk management
• Review internal reports, allegations, and disclosures; conduct investigations
• Maintain and analyze governance data; prepare management reports
• Draft and maintain ethics, compliance, and risk management policies
• Support enterprise risk management and internal audit functions
• Provide secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee
• Assist with other governance and compliance processes as needed

 The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or related fields
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and policies
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
• Must be willing to obtain a National Police Check and provide 2 x references if successful

 To Apply:

In order to be considered applicants are required to hold an Australian Citizenship.

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW, or reach out to Ankita on 02 9200 3683.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.