Overview
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Are you ready for a career that creates meaningful impact? Here’s your opportunity to work for an organisation that informs and challenges government to improve outcomes for citizens.
Who we are?
For over 200 years, the Auditor-General has assisted the Parliament of New South Wales to hold government accountable for its use of public resources. Recognised as a centre of excellence in professional services, the Audit Office of New South Wales is an independent integrity agency. We conduct financial and performance audits across a diverse range of portfolios within the NSW government sector, such as health, education, transport, local government, environment, justice, community services, industry and more. Our work is diverse, challenging and meaningful. Our people interact with diverse stakeholders regularly and embrace opportunities to positively impact the lives of NSW citizens. A career at the Audit Office is more than you imagine. We have a people-focused culture, supported by corporate values that encourage pride in purpose, curiosity and open-mindedness, courage and integrity. Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflect the communities we operate in. At the Audit Office, you won’t just fit in. You’ll belong.
How will you contribute?
Joining the Audit Office means being part of a team dedicated to excellence, integrity, and making a tangible difference for the people of NSW.
We are seeking two experienced Governance Managers on a full-time basis, one on a temporary 6-month basis and one on a permanent basis. In this role you will deliver best practice governance and risk management for the Audit Office through ongoing research, analysis, development and implementation of policies, practices and systems that will assist the Audit Office in meeting public expectations of probity, accountability and transparency. This includes providing high level advice and guidance to the Office Executive, Audit and Risk Committee, leadership team and Directors, Governance on governance and risk matters; whilst maintaining the day-to-day governance and risk management practices including implementing, monitoring, promoting and continually improving the various components of the Audit Office’s Governance framework.
The Governance Manager roles sit in a small pool of resources within the Governance team, hence will be working with and reporting to the Director, Governance and Risk, and the Director, Legislation and Assurance. The extent of responsibilities within the role description are greater than one role, hence are divided between the pool of resources within the Governance team dependent on skills and experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain Audit Office governance frameworks, process, policies and projects to a high standard, which comply with current and relevant standards, regulations and laws, and are effectively communicated to the Audit Office, including delivering training when required.
- Support the internal audit function in the delivery of the Office’s internal audit program and monitoring progress of recommendations from internal audit and other reviews of the Audit Office including recommendations from Auditor-General reports.
- Manage and support the implementation of the Audit Office’s risk management framework including continual improvement and update of the framework in line with risk management standards and supporting the business in conducting risk assessments, maintaining the risk register and meeting the risk reporting schedule.
- Support the effective operation of the Audit Office’s compliance management and policy frameworks and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and reporting requirements including supporting compliance obligation owners and timely and accurate reporting to the Office Executive and the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC).
- Maintain the Audit Office’s complaints and correspondence management frameworks including receiving, assessing, referring and managing complaints and correspondence, and providing advice to members of the public and other stakeholders on the work and role of the Audit Office.
- Ensure the Audit Office has suitable policies and procedures in place to ensure compliance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 and the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 including fulfilling the responsibilities of the Right to Information Officer, Privacy Officer and Disclosures officer and responsibilities under the Data Breach Management Policy.
What will you learn?
Working for an integrity agency where independence and integrity is fundamental to who we are, offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable experience in upholding ethical standards and promoting good governance. You will also enhance your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, all while contributing to the public's trust in us.
We will challenge and develop you, encourage your curiosity, open-mindedness and courage.
We value the growth and development of our people, with leaders who guide and mentor on your professional journey. With a focus on wellbeing, we support you to perform at your best and achieve meaningful outcomes in your role.
What will you need to succeed?
We are seeking candidates that can demonstrate:
- strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- good professional judgment to solve problems
- ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including working with senior management and the Office Executive
- being able to act independently in performing core work functions and manage deliverables
- ability to interpret compliance obligation including legislation and standards, apply research and analysis skills in reviewing governance policies, and use of professional judgement in making recommendations for improvement
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
You will also need:
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
- A high-level understanding of relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures and ability to interpret and effectively apply these requirements to meet governance and compliance obligations.
- Australian permanent resident or citizen or New Zealand citizen.
What are the benefits?
We provide genuine flexibility in the way we work, along with competitive benefits.
On offer is a 35-hour work week and a total remuneration package (including superannuation) from $119,689 to $150,940 per annum depending on your experience, skills and capabilities.
The Audit Office is a rewarding, challenging and impactful place to work where we value diversity and take a collaborative approach to ‘getting things done’. Here you can have a rewarding experience with purpose, and real work-life balance as well as unique opportunities for professional development and personal growth. You will work with friendly, talented colleagues to solve complex problems and work with high-profile clients.
The Audit Office is committed to supporting flexible working arrangements to create a diverse, skilled and motivated workforce capable of delivering quality products and efficient services. Our standard way of working requires you to work at least 50% of contracted hours from our head office. If required, you can balance your attendance at head office over a month, with a minimum of one day per week at head office.
Our diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences help us deliver high standards of work that reflects the communities we operate in. The Audit Office of New South Wales values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse groups. If you are excited about this opportunity and willing to learn, but do not think you meet every requirement, or feel your experience does not align perfectly, we still want to hear from you.
For your application to be considered, you must include your resume, as well as a cover letter that addresses these two targeted questions:
- Describe a time when you were responsible for delivering a key piece of work with minimal supervision. How did you approach the task, manage competing priorities or challenges, and ensure the quality of your deliverables? (300 words maximum)
- Describe a situation in which you faced an ethical or challenging dilemma at work. How did you identify and assess the potential challenges or risks, and what steps did you take to resolve the issue while maintaining ethical and good governance standards? (300 words maximum)
As this role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate that they meet the capability to write and prepare material that is well structured and easy to follow, we strongly discourage reliance on tools such as ChatGPT for the preparation of cover letters or answers to targeted questions for this role.
If you are interested in making a positive difference to the people of NSW, click Apply Now.
For further information please contact or visit www.audit.nsw.gov.au for more information about the Audit Office and the important work we do.
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📌 Governance Manager
🏢 Audit Office of New South Wales
📍 Sydney