Assistant Director Governance

National Anti-Corruption Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation 15.4%

Parental leave

Flexible working hours

Additional leave 3 days

Salary sacrificing

Studies assistance

Job summary

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) invites applications for Assistant Director Governance. You will lead governance, strategic planning, and performance reporting within the Office of the CEO, guiding a small team and coordinating internal controls and assurance across the agency.

The role requires handling parliamentary support, secretariat duties for committees, and timely governance advice in a dynamic public service environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Commonwealth Performance Framework.
• Experience in parliamentary support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage governance activities including strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Oversee internal control and assurance programs and the internal audit plan.
• Provide robust, informed advice on governance requirements and frameworks.
• Coordinate secretariat services for governance committees (e.g., Audit and Risk Committee).
• Prepare reports, briefs and submissions for diverse audiences.

Job description

National Anti-Corruption Commission – Sydney NSW

The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.

Working with us

This is an exciting time to join the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). We are looking for outstanding individuals to embed robust systems and processes, deliver exciting and diverse projects and demonstrate innovation and commitment to integrity in the public service.

NACC staff work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results is critical.

Successful candidates will have the ability to cooperate, manage, lead and perform successfully across corporate and operational functions.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.

Working with us

This is an exciting time to join the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). We are looking for outstanding individuals to embed robust systems and processes, deliver exciting and diverse projects and demonstrate innovation and commitment to integrity in the public service.

NACC staff work in a complex and dynamic setting where exceptional judgement and an ability to achieve results is critical.

Successful candidates will have the ability to cooperate, manage, lead and perform successfully across corporate and operational functions.

The key duties of the position include:

The Assistant Director Governance sits within the Office of the CEO and reports to the Director Governance. The Assistant Director Governance supports the Director in leading a small team responsible for providing support, advice and management of a range of internal and external governance activities including strategic planning and performance reporting, internal audit and assurance, legislative compliance, parliamentary support and secretariat functions.

Key activities

In accordance with the Executive Level 1 Work Level Standards, you will:

• Manage the delivery of key strategic planning and performance reporting documents as required under the PGPA Act, including the Corporate Plan and Annual Report.
• Oversee the Commission’s internal control and assurance program, including the development and coordination of the strategic internal audit plan.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of performance reporting, business planning, legislative compliance and accountability processes across the agency.
• Manage the provision of secretariat services for a range of governance committees, including the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Coordinate preparation for the Commission’s attendance before parliamentary committees, including senate estimates and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the NACC.
• Provide robust, informed and timely advice on the Commission’s internal governance requirements, obligations and framework.
• Set team priorities to ensure results are achieved and manage the performance of a small, dynamic team.
• Represent the interests of the Commission and help manage relationships with relevant stakeholders including the department and minister’s office.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and submissions for a range of audiences and purposes.

The NACC is a small agency. In addition to these activities, from time to time you may be asked to undertake tasks that are outside your usual span of duties but that are within the range of your capabilities. Supporting one another in this way provides opportunities for exposure across the agency and is an integral part of the NACC’s positive workplace culture.

Eligibility

Position specific requirements- Highly desirable

• Understanding of the Commonwealth Performance Framework (or capacity to quickly develop such an understanding).
• An understanding of, or previous experience working in parliamentary support.

Employment with the NACC is subject to the following conditions:

• Citizenship – applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• Security clearance – this is a Designated Security Assessment Position. The occupant of this position will be required to undergo and maintain a security clearance to Negative Vetting 1.
• Suitability assessment - the NACC must be satisfied that successful applicants are of suitable character. They must undergo a rigorous pre-employment suitability screening process that can be intrusive in nature including (but is not limited to) detailed background, character, employment, police and financial checks.
• Probation - a probation period will apply to a new ongoing engagement in the Australian Public Service.

We encourage applications from the Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all ages, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with disability.

Notes

The NACC has an Assistant Director Governance position available for immediate filling in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. A merit list will be established to fill vacancies arising in the next 18 months.

Benefits of Working for the NACC

We offer attractive rewards and benefits to eligible employees, including:

• competitive rates of pay and 15.4% superannuation.
• generous paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers.
• an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• flexible working arrangements such as part-time work, flexible work hours, and technology to support working from home and similar arrangements.
• an option to purchase additional leave, up to 4 weeks per year.
• access to salary sacrificing, and
• access to studies assistance.

The NACC provides a service allowance of $2,039 per annum (pro-rata for part-time) to non-SES employees which acknowledges the special requirements of working at the NACC. This includes the need for high-level personal security assessments; the intrusion associated with notifying private financial and social interests and the necessity to engage in practices to prevent targeting by unlawful elements.

Getting to know the National Anti-Corruption Commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is an independent Commonwealth agency that commenced in 2023. The NACC mission is to enhance integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.