Senior Governance and Risk Officer

Overview

Senior Governance and Risk Officer (REQ601141) – NSW Health, Sydney CBD. Ongoing role, 35 hour working week in a hybrid environment.

Role Title: Senior Governance and Risk Officer (REQ601141).

Location: Sydney CBD, close to public transport.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, monitor and report on the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) internal audit program.
• Support and facilitate the implementation, maturity and continual improvement of the HPCA enterprise risk management framework and processes.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to internal audit, governance and risk and monitor compliance in accordance with best practice standards.
• Educate, give advice and make recommendations on governance, internal audit, risk management policy development to support informed decision-making and embed an audit and risk culture at all levels of the organisation.
• Prepare high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, or discussion papers to address issues and provide recommendations. Maintain accurate records and appropriate filing.

You will also act as a key liaison point for all stakeholders involved in the overall governance framework, incorporating audit and enterprise risk management.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

About You

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

• Demonstrated experience in leading and supporting audit and risk programs.
• Strong communication, project management and time management skills.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How To Apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting:

• an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages)
• a cover letter explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills (1 page) AND
• a response to the two target questions below (1-2 pages maximum)

If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

• Tell us about your experience identifying a risk in your service and the controls that were put in place to manage the risk. Explain the steps you took to engage relevant stakeholders in the organisation. What was the outcome?
• Describe your approach to managing multiple competing demands and deadlines. In your response, please provide an example of how you have applied your approach.

For role related queries or questions contact Paula Ardino, Manager Corporate Governance HPCA at Paula.Ardino@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ601141.

If we can make some adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, then please contact Human Resources on HPCA-humanresources@health.nsw.gov.au.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Thursday, 25 September 2025

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Flex leave on top of annual leave
• Great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• Employee support services
• Fitness passport

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

HPCA is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants seeking assistance can visit The Stepping Up Initiative. To be eligible for employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional Information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles over the next 18 months.
• This is a temporary role with potential opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
• The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to determine your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Thursday, 25 September 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Note: This description has been refined for clarity and to remove extraneous content while preserving the essential details of the role.

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