Principal Governance Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

West Moreton Health has the highest population growth in Queensland with the population across Somerset, Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley and Ipswich expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036.
As the West Moreton community expands, we are committed to transforming and optimising our care through service redesign, research and innovation.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of an evolving health service committed to meeting the health care needs of the West Moreton community.
About the role
As the Principal Governance Officer, you will be responsible for engaging with management and staff to embed a contemporary and effective risk management program, with accountability for overseeing and providing objective advice for the assessment, identification, and mitigation of risk across the organisation.
You will lead the ongoing development and management of an effective risk framework, including a formal risk appetite statement, a risk policy and procedure, Risk Registers, risk reporting processes, and a risk training curriculum, which promote the identification and control of fraud and are integrated with the overall governance program and planning activities.
About you
- Extensive knowledge and experience in leading and managing the development and implementation of good governance practices and processes in a large public sector organisation, particularly in relation to risk management.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to consider relevant and complex evidence in the coordination and preparation of appropriate risk responses and implementation plans.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to initiate and drive continuous improvement.
- Commitment and success in planning, implementing, reviewing, and managing changes of varying complexity and scope within a large complex organisation.
- Advanced negotiation, consultation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and promote understanding of complex issues, and confidently represent the service at meetings and forums.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities and capabilities of the role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against COVID-19 as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO.12/21and the Queensland Health Human Resources Policy B70.

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation.
- Career progression
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

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