El1 Assistant Director

4 days ago

Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage an EL1 Assistant Director - Governance & Policy on a contract for 7 months with potential extension for 2x6 months.

**Position Overview**

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Duties may include some or all of the following:

- develop, implement and ensure the accuracy and currency of governance frameworks and policies
- identify, monitor and report on governance risks, issues and benefits
- develop and implement quality check processes, to assist with accurate and quality outputs, encouraging quality decision making within the agency
- create controls to ensure information provided for reporting purposes is reliable and accurate
- provide professional advice on governance matters in area of specialisation
- develop and manage stakeholder relationships to uplift the agency’s governance and quality management practices
- promote the delivery of the agency’s strategic vision through daily work practices and by attending collaborative forums
- implement effective secretariat and governance frameworks to support decision making; including coordinating and managing committee logistics and operational matters
- exercise appropriate delegations in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

**Knowledge Required**:
Knowledge and understanding of:

- relevant governance approaches and frameworks in area of specialisation
- records management standards, systems and procedures
- the agency’s strategic direction, plan, priorities and functions
- legislation, policies, procedures and information management requirements relevant to the work area
- the agency’s privacy, ethics, workplace health and safety and security protocols
- relevant business systems and tools

**Key skills/personal attributes**:
Ability to:

- communicate effectively and adapt communication style appropriate to the audience and context
- negotiate and influence effectively with stakeholders to achieve quality outcomes
- make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation and in the context of the situation/environment
- develop and contribute to strategic plans and documents to contribute to the agency’s strategy and consider work in the context of business area’s priorities
- exhibit in-depth research skills and make decisions based on professional judgement, risk evaluation and within the context of the work environment
- manage the delivery of highly accurate and detailed information to inform decisions and achieve results
- negotiate and influence outcomes
- manage, coach and guide staff learning and development

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Applicants must be Australian Citizens.

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