About This Opportunity
This exciting full-time ongoing hybrid role works as part of the Governance and Executive Support branch. It can be located in various cities across Australia.
The Assistant Director, Governance ensures the Administrative Review Tribunal has frameworks, structures, processes, and documentation to achieve its performance objectives and manage risk consistent with its obligations under the Public Governance and Performance Accountability Act 2013.
Key responsibilities include managing a national team to support the Audit and Risk Committee, managing the internal audit function, and coordinating strategic and operational planning and reporting processes.
The Assistant Director, Governance is also responsible for managing the risk management framework and establishing other best-practice governance frameworks.
This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact on the organization's success.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Proven ability to operate strategically and autonomously to manage projects and deliver results that advance legislative, policy, and organizational objectives.
* Highly developed communication skills, including negotiation and providing strategic advice on complex issues.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, identify sensitivities, and collaborate to achieve results.
* Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to coordinate competing priorities, develop team capability, and support staff.
* Extensive knowledge of Australian Government risk and governance requirements.
* Sound understanding of the organization's operations, structure, and legislative and policy framework.
Requirements
Australian Citizenship is required for this position. All employees must undergo an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment.
Desirable
Relevant qualifications, training, or experience in governance are highly desirable.