APS6 Governance Officer$60 to $68 per hour + superannuation8 month labour hire contract + 12 month extensionNational police checkAbout our clientThe Enabling Services Branch of this Federal Government department is responsible for a large remit of functions including internal audit, risk management (including compliance), corporate performance, planning and reporting, committee Secretariat, information and records management, security and insurance arrangements.About the roleThe Governance Officer is a key member of a small Governance team in the Enabling Services Branch of Corporate Division. Together, we are responsible for governance, risk management and fraud control (including compliance), corporate performance, planning and reporting, business continuity, insurance arrangements, internal audit including Secretariat for the Audit and Risk Committee and information and records management.You'll work across general governance activities as required which could include records management, risk management, internal audit activities, business continuity, monitoring shared mailboxes, Comcover insurance activities and maintaining the gifts and benefits register.In this role you will:Liaise with key stakeholders to coordinate and undertake processes for timely reviews and updates for corporate planning and reporting, including risk reportingSupport projects such as preparation of the Annual Report or Corporate Plan, and work within the Government's Digital Annual Reporting Tool (DART) to enter data and upload information as requiredBe the key contact for Comcover insurance queries and coordinate the annual insurance questionnaireMaintain the gifts and benefits register and prepare minutes, briefs and advice to facilitate approvals and build awareness as appropriateProvide back up services to the information and records management teamAssist the Audit and Risk Manager with planning, coordination and facilitation of other relevant governance activities as required.To be successful in the role you will have:Highly developed specialist knowledge and application of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and Rule 2014, Resource Management Guides and governance frameworksThe ability to deal with, evaluate and communicate unfamiliar, complex and/or sensitive issuesExceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to plan, multi-task, prioritise and coordinate inputWell-developed written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detailHigh level of interpersonal skills and the ability to foster effective working relationships within a team and with entity-wide stakeholdersThe ability to plan for, and deliver continuous improvement.You should apply if you:Have significant knowledge and experience within a governance field and a Commonwealth government entity.Have knowledge and understanding of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.To be considered for this non-ongoing role, you must have:To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian CitizenshipA current National Police CheckShortlisted applicants will be asked to provide a statement of suitability relating to the PDHow to applyIf this role is of interest to you and you would like to know more then please don't hesitate to contact Bill O'Rourke on (02) 6162 7319 or via ****** new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.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 ****** 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.By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
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