Principal Governance and Assurance Manager

2 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia SA Health - Dept for Health and Wellbeing Full time $108,109 - $116,864 per year
  • Department for Health and Wellbeing – Commissioning & Performance – Financial Services and Reporting
  • Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

The Principal Governance and Assurance Manager is accountable to the Associate Director, Governance, Risk and Compliance and is responsible for the following:

  • Providing high level strategic advice to the Procurement and Supply Chain (PSC) Branch within the Corporate and Infrastructure Division across a broad range of governance, procurement and supply chain matters, with a focus on developing and influencing agency-wide governance and assurance policies and frameworks to meet corporate and government objectives.
  • Leading the procurement assurance program to ensure across government legislative and policy framework requirements are met and providing reports identifying non-compliance to government procurement requirements.
  • Working within PSC to improve policies, communications, and training to address any indications where improvements could be implemented related to governance, assurance, and compliance, and assisting with associated change management.
  • Acting as a key advisor on audit and assurance related matters, interfacing between PSC and internal/external audit (i.e. Audit Office of SA) to ensure timely responses and optimal outcomes.
  • Managing supplier complaints and providing general probity advice to procurement and contract management staff to support transparency and adherence to ethical standards.
  • Supporting the Associate Director in the oversight of the risk management function across PSC business units.
  • Ensuring a professional and responsive approach to the management of governance and assurance matters, including developing and maintaining constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:

Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 – 11:55PM

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