Senior Governance Partner

• Ongoing full-time opportunity

• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.

• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + super

Are you passionate about driving integrity and accountability across an organisation? Join us as a Senior Governance Partner and play a pivotal role in shaping governance frameworks that enable informed decision-making and foster a culture of transparency.

About the role

As a Senior Governance Partner, you will work closely with business leaders to provide expert advice on governance, audit, and risk frameworks.

Undertaking the role of Secretariat for the Audit and Risk Committee, you will ensure effective operations of the ARC including meeting coordination, high-quality meeting papers and minutes. You'll lead initiatives that strengthen internal controls, manage compliance with legislative requirements, and deliver practical tools and training to embed best practices. This role is critical in supporting organisational resilience and ensuring adherence to ethical standards.

About You

You are a strategic thinker with deep expertise in governance, risk, and compliance. Your ability to navigate complex legislative frameworks and provide clear, actionable advice sets you apart.

You thrive in collaborative environments, balancing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on integrity and continuous improvement. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential, including an ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders while navigating complex governance challenges in a dynamic public sector environment.

As the successful applicant, you will demonstrate:

• Strong secretariat experience and stakeholder engagement skills

• Understanding of relevant statutory requirements and public sector policies and practices relating to governance

• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant knowledge and experience

• Ability to adapt and respond quickly in changing situations and willingness to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information whilst maintaining reporting standards

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of relevant statutory requirements and public sector policies and practices relating to governance, audit, and risk management.

• Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Governance Partner

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier's Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices

• Contemporary workspaces and technology

• Access to learning and development opportunities

• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)

• Workforce that values inclusion

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 11:59PM Wednesday 26 November 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Christina Li, A/Director Governance at

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

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Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.