Governance Advisor

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Transport and Planning Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - full time or part time

Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Strategic Management

Reference: 3081

**About the Role**

The Governance Advisor sits within the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and is responsible for maintaining and implementing a project delivery governance structure that enables effective decision making, allocation of effort and monitoring performance of all projects within the Department’s delivery program. Under direction, deliver a range of operational services within the Governance team, including processes associated with the Project Steering Committees (PSCs) that are managed within the PMO.

To be successful in the role you must provide operational support with the timely distribution of submissions, agendas and briefings and the timely compilation of documents for PSC meetings. You must proactively maintain governance databases & guides, prepare briefings and provide in-depth analysis on submissions brought to the PSCs.

**Position Description Click HERE**

**Position Outcomes**
- **Governance Secretariat **- Delivers the secretariat function for select committees in a timely, accurate and transparent manner. Committee papers are accurately documented, communicated to relevant stakeholders and supports effective decision-making.
- **Document Management **- Demonstrates a strong understanding of governance, to support the operation of a fit-for-purpose project/program governance structure to support better outcomes.
- **High Quality Advice **- Provides timely and high-quality advice on best practice governance processes, working collaboratively to ensure understanding of expectations, and how to achieve them. Proactive escalation of issues and/or opportunities.
- **Continuous Improvement **- Delivers continuous improvement in governance practices including improving processes, documentation & templates to support better outcomes and to ensure a coordinated approach is applied and project areas are supported.

**Key Selection Criteria**

**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**
- **Stakeholder Management (Applied) **- Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.
- **Project and Program Governance (Foundational)** - Analyses, recommends and supports the implementation of changes to governance processes. Drive efficient and effective compliance with improved outcomes for the delivery of projects.
- **Innovation and Continuous Improvement (Foundational) **- Contributes ideas toward improving the effectiveness of own work area; Understands and delivers against standards of quality and effectiveness applicable to own area of work; Maintains quality in the face of time pressure.
- **Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (Foundational)** - Seeks resolution of problems through policy or process guidelines; Otherwise seeks guidance by providing information and ideas relevant towards resolution of problem. Understands concepts enabling improvements in critical thinking and problem solving.

**Qualifications and Experience**

**Desirable**
- A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.
- Experience in project, program and process delivery.
- Experience navigating State Government processes and Committees.

**Cultural Values**

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

**How to Apply**

Click the ‘**Apply’** button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. **Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 8th of February 2024.


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