Principal Governance Officer

About us The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes. The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state. The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department's relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability. Purpose of the role Corporate Governance is responsible for the effective management of corporate governance systems including, establishing and administering the QFD Corporate Governance Framework to support the Commissioner as the Accountable Officer. Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will be a key member of the team contributing to supervising the delivery of corporate governance functions and services through the development, review and monitoring of the committee governance structure, systems, secretariate functions, and applicable policies and procedures to ensure best practice and improvement strategies meet organisational objectives. Key requirements Highly desirable requirements - Knowledge and/or understanding of governance principles, frameworks, implementation and monitoring of controls. Your key accountabilities Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to: - Assist in the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation strategies designed to advance corporate governance within the department. - Oversee QFD governance framework to ensure accountability is maintained, and identify ongoing improvements to ensure contemporary governance practices and legislative requirements. - Develop, review and implement innovative initiatives and strategies for the improvement of work practices, processes and business outcomes. - Support team members through the provision of secretariat functions, as required to ensure consistency and strategic alignment. - Build a network of governance professionals across the portfolio and government to influence and improve the organisational governance and compliance culture. - Prepare, review and provide high-level reports, briefing notes, submissions and other correspondence to support the delivery of governance processes and legislative requirements. - Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote excellence in corporate governance. - Represent the department at internal and external forums and meetings pertaining to corporate governance functions and services. Capabilities To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the "key accountabilities" for this role: Leadership Competency Stream - Team Leader (leading others) Vision - Stimulates ideas and innovation - Makes insightful decisions Results - Builds enduring relationships - Drives accountability and outcomes Accountability - Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces - Demonstrates sound governance Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values: - Respect - Integrity - Trust - Courage - LoyaltyThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.