Assistant Director, Governance

Non-Ongoing 12 months
- $118,049 - $129,870 plus 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Position**

The Assistant Director, Governance supports provides high quality advice and guidance to all staff of the MDBA on all governance matters.

The role works closely with all divisions of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and other agencies of the Australian Government.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**
- Support, implement and maintain the MDBA’s governance arrangements and approach to compliance with fraud, corruption and integrity frameworks.
- Deliver against an established work plan, lead regular reviews and support ongoing improvement activities.
- Develop and embed user-centered guidance, tools and templates to uplift and support the agency in connection with conflict-of-interest declarations, official hospitality, gifts and benefits guidelines, and sensitive water market information protocols.
- Monitor and maintain the MDBA’s policy and procedures register and provide quality assurance to as required.
- Prepare management reporting to the MDBA’s Executive Board and Audit and Risk Committee including sharing insight into trends and recommended courses of action to improve compliance, simplify internal processes and otherwise improve fraud, corruption, and integrity capabilities.
- Actively manage stakeholders through liaison with the Executive, committee Chairs and MDBA staff.
- Provide executive support and assistance on key issues.

**What we offer you**
- You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
- A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
- Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.

**Tell me more**

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