Manager, Governance

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Health - Queensland Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Reporting to the Director, Program Management Office, you will be responsible for:

  • Contributing to the effectiveness of CES Programs overall delivery governance through the application of Department of Health governance frameworks in a delivery context; and
  • Application and implementation of Department of Health's Risk and Issue (change control) Management frameworks into the delivery risk management context and driving a culture of risk management in CES Programs.

About you

We are searching for someone with:

  • Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in the development and conduct of program and project risk management and the coordination of the identification, assessment, management, reporting and review of risks, preferably in a large, complex, health service delivery organisation.
  • Demonstrated skills and knowledge of the concepts and practices of strategic risk management and organisational analysis and improvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and present strategic risk management advice and to research, prepare and present complex reports, including consideration of the organisational context in the making of recommendations, in a diverse, client service delivery organisation.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of program and project governance and reporting frameworks, tools and services in a large, complex service delivery organisation.
  • Proven negotiation, consultation, facilitation and effective written and oral communication skills for use in a complex program/project environment.
  • Proven experience in leading, managing and mentoring an effective multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to use high level interpersonal, negotiation, consultation and communication skills appropriate to all stakeholders to create a strong client focus.
  • Ability to clarify complexities and articulate a compelling vision of change.

Why work with us?

Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment that values people and prioritises employee success and wellbeing. This includes

Competitive salaries

  • 12.75% superannuation
  • 17.5% leave loading

Employee wellbeing

  • 38 hour full time work week
  • Access to 24/7 confidential employee support providers and counsellors including for immediate family members
  • Additional flexibility to support your work life balance including access to generous leave entitlements, such as purchased leave, domestic violence leave, reproductive health leave, cultural leave, study and examination leave.

Professional development

  • Career progression with more than 300 diverse career pathways and career support to take you further
  • Access to a variety of programs and initiatives to support training and career growth.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Queensland Health, our work environment is inclusive and supportive, and we value our employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all cultures, abilities and backgrounds.

Our commitment to cultural safety, equity, diversity and inclusion means we understand some people may need changes to the recruitment process. If you need support during the recruitment process, such as meeting with the panel virtually instead of in person, please reach out to the hiring manager. We value diverse candidates and your need for adjustments will not affect our hiring decisions.

Ready to apply?

For further information on how to apply please review the attached Role Description.



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