Assistant Director, Governance and Business

3 days ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Governance, Assurance and Performance team at the Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate is responsible for the design and delivery of systems, solutions and practices that support the Directorate’s operational and strategic performance. The team is multi-disciplinary and operates across organisational governance and business continuity; strategic performance and enterprise reporting; and assurance and risk management.

We are seeking a strategic, logical, and analytic thinker who enjoys challenging work, has experience managing projects within a governance or legal setting, a can-do attitude and a keen eye for detail. The position will be responsible for a number of projects spanning the governance and risk management space. If you have relevant experience or believe your skills can translate into the position for you to take on this role then see the position description for more detail, as we want to hear from you

The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply.

**Notes**:This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, dependant on work and operational requirements.

This position is based in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW) and you may need (or choose) to work from home remotely under current or future Covid-19 restrictions or related directions. Under ABW arrangements, officers do not have a designated workstation/desk.

**How to Apply**: Please submit a maximum two-page written response addressing the Selection Criteria and a current curriculum vitae to be provided as a minimum.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.



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