Lead assurance initiatives & drive maturity in this 3-year fixed term AS07 level role.

Your new company
This South Australian Government department plays a critical role in delivering high-quality public services that support positive outcomes for the community. With a strong focus on governance, integrity, and continuous improvement, the department is seeking a highly capable Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Business Partner to lead their enterprise risk, audit, and compliance functions.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Director, People & Performance, you will be responsible for leading the development and delivery of robust governance, risk management, audit, assurance, and policy frameworks. This role will see you act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving compliance maturity and embedding a proactive culture of risk and assurance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of enterprise-wide internal audit and assurance programs.
• Providing expert advice on risk, compliance, internal controls, and governance matters.
• Reviewing, developing, and maintaining policies and procedures to ensure alignment with legislative and government requirements.
• Managing Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and acting as an FOI Officer.
• Overseeing the department's Protective Security Framework and associated activities.
• Building strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure integrated risk management practices.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives and contributing to strategic planning and performance optimisation.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a seasoned governance and risk professional with proven experience delivering strategic and operational outcomes within a complex organisation. To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• A deep understanding of risk management frameworks (e.g. ISO 31000) and strategic planning methodologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
• Experience managing compliance functions, FOI processes, and security frameworks is desirable.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive change in policy and culture.

What you'll get in return
In return, you will join a purpose-driven department committed to delivering impact for the South Australian community. You'll be part of a collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking team that values professional development and innovation.

What you need to do now
Your Strategic Policy expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Sonia on 8231 3688 or [email protected].

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.