Assistant Director, Risk and Compliance

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Major Projects Canberra (MPC) is seeking an Assistant Director of Risk and Compliance to lead our important risk functions across the directorate.

MPC was established to lead the procurement and delivery of the ACT Government’s infrastructure program. Managing our risks and compliance activities is significant and integral to how we deliver our projects to the ACT community. That is why we are seeking someone with strong analytical skills and project management skills to lead our risk management processes.

The Assistant Director of Risk and Compliance is responsible for ensuring that MPC’s risk management processes are effective in supporting MPC’s business operations. The role also supports the Director of Compliance to implement MPC’s compliance management frameworks and assurance exercises.

The role sits within the Project Development and Support Division in MPC, which is responsible for ensuring good governance, effective people management and implementation of modern ICT, communications and engagement activities.

Reporting up to the Senior Director, Governance the role will lead MPC’s enterprise risk management assessments and processes. It will also facilitate meetings with the MPC Risk Officers Group to support the operation of MPC’s Risk Management Framework and facilitate sharing of information to support risk management across the directorate.

The ACT Public Service 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, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
**Desirable**
- Tertiary qualifications in public sector management, governance and/or risk would be well regarded.
- Hold or be able to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.
- A certificate in safety management or compliance would be well regarded.
- Expert level MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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**How to Apply**: If the above role sounds like you and you want to be part of a dynamic and dedicated team please submit no more than two pages addressing your suitability against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge as well as Behavioural capabilities, a current curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.

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



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