Associate Director, Governance and Policy

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia SB Recruitment Full time

**Salary**:

- $65.00 - $84.00 Hour plus super
- **Contract Type**:

- Temporary
- **Location**:

- Canberra - ACT
- **Industry**:

- Government / Local Government
- **Contact Name**:

- Kim McKenzie
- **Contact Phone**:
**Date Published**:

- 19-Mar-2024
- **The Company.**
Our client is an directorate within the ACT Government that prioritises quality services across our state. Each business unit operates to the best of their ability with skilled and passionate staff that work hard on projects in order to better our community.

Future growth in ACT is key for this organization and at the heart of their business is innovation, future-focused development and the customer centric experience is at the core of this department.
- Please note: The contract is until 31 August 2024._

**The Job.**
In this Associate Director, Governance and Policy role, you will be responsible for the following duties:

- Assist Senior Director, Governance in daily operations, administration, and staff management.
- Coordinate internal audit function, oversee implementation of recommendations, and implement governance and policy-related changes.
- Draft briefs for Executives, Agency Board, and Board Committees regularly.
- Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage whole-of-Agency policies and the Agency Policy Register.
- Oversee Conflict of Interest Framework and support Senior Director, Governance with integrity matters.
- Perform additional governance and risk management tasks as needed.

**You.**
To be successful in this Associate Director, Governance and Policy role, you must have experience in the following areas:

- Proven governance knowledge and/or internal audit management experience is a must.
- Proficient in Accounting, Finance, and Governance, with knowledge of relevant Auditing Standards.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload priorities, meet multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
- Completion or substantial progression towards full membership of CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand is ideal.

**How to apply.**



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