AO5 Governance and Compliance Officer

u&u Recruitment Partners; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Hybrid work after initial period

Immediate start

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking an AO5 Governance & Compliance Officer for an immediate start in Queensland. The six-month contract offers a casual hourly rate of AUD 72.50–78.66 plus superannuation, with potential extension.

The role is based in Brisbane CBD and may move to hybrid work after an initial period. The position requires hands-on governance, policy, risk and compliance work, engaging stakeholders, and supporting the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks

Qualifications

• Experience across governance, policy, compliance and/or risk, ideally within government or a similarly complex organisation.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and updating policies, procedures and governance documentation.
• Experience supporting the implementation of new frameworks, policies or processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of an organisation.
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills.
• The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, strategy and legislation.
• Experience using SharePoint would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Researching, developing, reviewing and updating organisational policies, procedures, frameworks and other governance documentation.
• Supporting the implementation of new and updated governance, compliance and risk frameworks.
• Engaging and consulting with internal stakeholders on policy and governance initiatives.
• Assisting with risk management activities and the implementation of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework.
• Coordinating and reporting on audit and review recommendations.
• Supporting broader corporate governance and compliance projects and initiatives.
• Providing high-quality governance and secretariat support, including meetings, minutes, registers and reporting.

Skills

Governance experience

Policy development

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy review

Governance documentation

SharePoint

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

We are working with our Queensland State Government client to recruit an experienced AO5 Governance & Compliance Officer. The role will be commencing immediately for an initial six-month contract, with potential for extension. At the AO5 level, the role will be paying between $72.50 and $78.66 per hour as a casual hourly rate, plus superannuation.

The role

Working within the Corporate Governance and Policy team, you will support a broad range of governance, policy, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work collaboratively with stakeholders while supporting the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Researching, developing, reviewing and updating organisational policies, procedures, frameworks and other governance documentation;
• Supporting the implementation of new and updated governance, compliance and risk frameworks;
• Engaging and consulting with internal stakeholders on policy and governance initiatives;
• Assisting with risk management activities and the implementation of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework;
• Coordinating and reporting on audit and review recommendations;
• Supporting broader corporate governance and compliance projects and initiatives; and
• Providing high-quality governance and secretariat support, including meetings, minutes, registers and reporting.

We are working with our Queensland State Government client to recruit an experienced AO5 Governance & Compliance Officer. The role will be commencing immediately for an initial six-month contract, with potential for extension. At the AO5 level, the role will be paying between $72.50 and $78.66 per hour as a casual hourly rate, plus superannuation.

The role

Working within the Corporate Governance and Policy team, you will support a broad range of governance, policy, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work collaboratively with stakeholders while supporting the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Researching, developing, reviewing and updating organisational policies, procedures, frameworks and other governance documentation;
• Supporting the implementation of new and updated governance, compliance and risk frameworks;
• Engaging and consulting with internal stakeholders on policy and governance initiatives;
• Assisting with risk management activities and the implementation of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework;
• Coordinating and reporting on audit and review recommendations;
• Supporting broader corporate governance and compliance projects and initiatives; and
• Providing high-quality governance and secretariat support, including meetings, minutes, registers and reporting.

About you

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Experience across governance, policy, compliance and/or risk, ideally within government or a similarly complex organisation;
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and updating policies, procedures and governance documentation;
• Experience supporting the implementation of new frameworks, policies or processes;
• Strong stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of an organisation;
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills;
• The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, strategy and legislation;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; and
• Experience using SharePoint would be highly regarded.

Benefits

• $72.50–$78.66 per hour + superannuation;
• Initial six-month contract with potential for extension;
• Immediate commencement;
• Brisbane CBD location;
• Potential for hybrid working following an initial period; and
• Hands-on involvement in updating policies and procedures and implementing new frameworks.

For more information or a confidential discussion please email Tessa Upfal at u&u ***********@uandu.comquoting reference number 47003.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via ***********@uandu.comor phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.

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