Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

About this role

Reporting to the General Manager, Enabling Services, you will contribute to overseeing and coordinating the OAIC’s corporate governance frameworks, risk management, accountabilities, controls, reporting and auditing processes. You will have broad expertise across governance, risk and compliance functions and the ability to apply these skills within complex projects and environments. You will maintain a high level of integrity and abide by the APS Code of Conduct. • provide necessary leadership and advice to ensure the OAIC meets its obligations and reporting requirements under the PGPA Act and other relevant legislation • prepare briefs, policies, procedures, work instructions and guidance materials related to governance, risk and integrity, ensuring that these documents remain relevant and contemporary • provide strategic advice and contributing to forward planning around operational and strategic objectives • manage and lead a team to deliver on the agency’s governance and risk objectives and internal and external stakeholder engagements • oversee and manage governance related projects and activities to strengthen the OAIC’s corporate governance systems and processes • provide assurances regarding the agency’s processes related to fraud and corruption control • lead and contribute to the ongoing development of the OAIC Risk Management Framework, including regular review and reporting of risks in the agency and uplift of overall risk culture at the OAIC • collaborate with the Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer and contribute to internal and external reporting requirements related to the PSPF • lead the OAIC’s internal audit activities and manage the operation and support to the external Audit and Risk Committee • other duties as required Job Specific Capabilities, Skills & Experience We are seeking applications from candidates who have: • strong project management and drafting skills • a proven ability to work independently and within a team to meet strategic outcomes and statutory timeframes • the ability to plan, manage and organise their own workload and adapt to ever-changing priorities and deadlines • a good understanding of, or an ability to quickly acquire an understanding of legislation and frameworks relevant to the OAIC such as the PGPA Act and PSPF • an excellent work ethic and demonstrated understanding of the need for confidentiality and handling of sensitive information