Classification APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438) Executive Level 1 ($121,717 - $138,722)Employment Type Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)Flexible Work Flexible working arrangements will be consideredThe Opportunity The Governance, Assurance and Risk Branch provides a range of functions to support executive management and decision making, including governance and secretariat services, internal audit and grant assurance services, risk management and corporate planning and reporting. The successful candidates will be results driven and work as part of a small team committed to a culture of integrity and transparency, building positive stakeholder relationships across the Agency, collaborating to solve complex issues, and analysing and reporting on assurance results for consideration by the Executive. Our ideal candidates are passionate about understanding the key issues faced by First Nations Peoples and working as part of a team to ensure the senior executive have the right information to make decisions and monitor progress, have confidence in the agency's internal processes and manage risk effectively.Key Capabilities These roles will be able to demonstrate the following capabilities:strong attention to detail, sound judgement and professionalismexcellent written and oral communication skillsdemonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislative and policy frameworkswell-developed understanding of how to analyse, assess and resolve complex and sensitive issues that impact programs, projects or agreementshigh levels of initiative, including a demonstrated ability to identify and act on emerging opportunities or issues.Demonstrated Experience Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:governance, risk and/or secretariat rolesprogram assurance, audit or compliance rolesoperation of grant policies, programs and systemsrisk and/or project management.Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal APS 6 candidates will demonstrate the following:provide quality advice and support on governance, assurance, risk and/or probity mattersprepare and deliver regular reporting to the Executive on governance, assurance and/or risk matterssupport the secretariat of enterprise governance committees (including managing the Enterprise Governance Committees Forward Work Program, coordinating meeting agendas and papers, quality assurance, minute taking and managing the action and decision registers)promote governance and risk best practice across the NIAA, including the development and implementation of internal resourcesassist in the design and delivery of assurance reviews of grant funding systems, processes and programs and drive their continuous improvementanalyse complex data and information to understand systemic trends and emerging issues in order to identify opportunities to streamline grant processes and improve compliance.Our EL1 Candidates Our ideal EL1 candidates will display the above as well as the following:mentor, guide and develop team members, including identifying staff learning needs, monitoring and providing feedback on performance and building co-operation within the team to work to common goalsdeliver regular reporting to the Executive on governance, assurance and risk matterspromote governance and risk best practice across the NIAA, including the development and implementation of a governance resources centrelead assurance reviews of Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) processes and systems or Indigenous Employment Programs, and drive their continuous improvementreview analysis of data and information to understand systemic trends and emerging issues in order to identify opportunities to streamline grant processes and improve compliance.Opportunities Through these roles, you will have the opportunity to:Work with NIAA teams across Australia to strengthen governance, assurance and risk arrangementsGain exposure to a range of NIAA committees, policies, programs, processes and systemsContribute to strategic planning for longer-term projects and initiatives.Identified Position This position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.Security Clearance Required Baseline Vetting (Protected)Contact Officer Brendan Mason on (02) 6152 3402 or ****** Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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