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Locations: Sydney, NSW or Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 6 months non-ongoing + Potential extensions

Why Join?

• Contribute to governance, transparency, and accountability in a new Commonwealth Authority
• Gain hands-on experience across governance, compliance, and reporting functions
• Shape systems and processes from the ground up in a growing organisation
• Work closely with senior leaders to support governance priorities
• Develop your skills across diverse subject areas in a dynamic environment
• Join a collaborative team committed to integrity and continuous improvement

About the Role

We are seeking Senior Advisers – Governance to join our Governance team. These temporary APS 6 roles offer the opportunity to support critical governance functions within a new Commonwealth Authority.

Two positions are available, working in separate branches:

FOI, Privacy & Legal Services – supporting Freedom of Information processes, privacy obligations, and coordination of external legal services.

Risk, Business Planning & Integrity – supporting enterprise risk management, divisional business planning, and the development of integrity frameworks and policies.

Both positions provide exposure to a broad range of governance activities, with the chance to shape frameworks, processes, and reporting arrangements that will underpin the Authority’s long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with FOI requests, privacy records, and external legal service coordination
• Supporting enterprise risk management, divisional planning, and integrity-related frameworks
• Maintaining and triaging governance mailboxes to ensure timely responses
• Contributing to corporate reporting such as the Annual Report and Corporate Plan
• Providing governance reporting and analysis across risk, compliance, and performance
• Supporting committees and internal audits through secretariat and monitoring duties

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of governance, risk, FOI, privacy, or integrity frameworks in a government or regulatory setting
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft clear and accurate correspondence and reports
• Proven organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving capability with sound judgement and discretion
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience supporting governance or compliance processes in a public sector environment

Existing Baseline security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Joanna Brooks at
[email protected].

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