On 13 September 2024, the ACT Government assumed a caretaker role, with an election to be held 19 October 2024. Information on this website will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the election and conclusion of the caretaker period.
Assistant Director, Governance and Policy
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency Details: The Strategy, People and Governance (the Branch) has a diverse knowledge base. We collaborate and innovate to deliver:
Board and SLA governance, reporting and legal matters Procurement, fleet, and records management Legal services Project management support Work, health, and safety support Human resources that is both strategic and operational including recruitment, learning and development, and performance management Customer service and office management for external and internal stakeholder groups. The Governance team is committed to working collaboratively to deliver business improvement through best practice governance and reporting. We promote a culture of learning, disclosure, transparency, and accountability.
Are you a highly motivated individual who thrives working in a dynamic environment, with sound governance, risk management, insurance, and compliance experience? If so, then this role may be for you. This position has responsibility for direct supervision of staff and reports to the Senior Director, Governance.
In this role, you will be expected to ensure that the primary functions and responsibilities are managed to a high standard:
Assist the Senior Director, Governance, and the Governance team in day-to-day governance operations, general administration, and staff management; Coordinate with the internal audit function including to monitor the implementation of audit recommendations, and implement audit recommendations relating to governance and policy matters; Frequently draft briefs to the Executives, SLA Board, and Board Committees; Build strong effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders; Manage whole-of-SLA policies and the SLA Policy Register:
Manage the Conflict of Interest Framework and support the Senior Director, Governance, with other integrity matters; Other governance and risk management tasks as required. At SLA, we support ACTPS Flexible Working Arrangements.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes, and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Significant governance knowledge and/or internal audit management experience is highly desirable.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position works in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a supporting statement of up to two A4 pages, addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Behavioural Capabilities as well as a copy of a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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