About the position:

An exciting opportunity exists within the Governance, Planning and Performance team to support the development and delivery of key governance frameworks and initiatives across risk management, compliance, audit, fraud and corruption control, business continuity, procurement, and more. The Governance and Risk Officer will coordinate projects, manage audit recommendations, support committee functions, and provide secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee and other governance committees.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

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Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

You’re a motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in governance, risk, or a related field, known for your strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and stakeholder engagement. You can manage competing priorities and thrive in both collaborative team environments and when working independently in supporting the strategic governance goals of a respected public institution.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment. Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. This role supports the delivery of a range of governance and risk-related programs. Provide an example of a project or initiative you’ve worked on that improved governance, compliance, or risk outcomes. What was your approach and what results were achieved?
2. Working within a complex or public sector environment often requires strong collaboration and influencing skills. Describe a time when you engaged with a diverse group of stakeholders to drive a program or change initiative. What strategies did you use to gain buy-in and deliver outcomes?

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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Job Reference: 0000AXJ6

CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 4 May 2025 [11.59pm]