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Principal Governance and Assurance Manager

Job no: 917606
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management, Audit and Risk Management, Policy

Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning & Performance – Financial Services and Reporting

Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview

The Principal Governance and Assurance Manager is accountable to the Associate Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance and is responsible for the following:

- Providing high level strategic advice to the Procurement and Supply Chain (PSC) Branch within the Corporate and Infrastructure Division across a broad range of governance, procurement and supply chain matters, with a focus on developing and influencing agency-wide governance and assurance policies and frameworks to meet corporate and government objectives.
- Leading the procurement assurance program to ensure across government legislative and policy framework requirements are met and providing reports identifying non-compliance to government procurement requirements.
- Working within PSC to improve policies, communications, and training to address any indications where improvements could be implemented related to governance, assurance, and compliance, and assisting with associated change management.
- Acting as a key advisor on audit and assurance related matters, interfacing between PSC and internal/external audit (i.e. Audit Office of SA) to ensure timely responses and optimal outcomes.
- Managing supplier complaints and providing general probity advice to procurement and contract management staff to support transparency and adherence to ethical standards.
- Supporting the Associate Director in the oversight of the risk management function across PSC business units.
- Ensuring a professional and responsive approach to the management of governance and assurance matters, including developing and maintaining constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 917606

Criminal History Screening Requirement

- A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

PSCF People & Culture
Phone: 8425 2600
E-mail: Health.PSCMStaffManagement@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

- 917606 - Principal Governance and Assurance Manager - Role Description.pdf
- Australian applicant guidelines
- International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 08 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Loosely related tags

- Administration, Business and Management 1
- Audit and Risk Management 1
- Policy 1
- Procurement and Supply Chain and Contract Management 1

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