Director, Governance And Assurance

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

City Renewal Authority seeks a Senior Officer Grade B to lead governance and assurance activities, providing strategic advice to the Executive and Board. The role oversees board and committee secretariat functions, risk management frameworks, and integrity programs in a dynamic, government context.

The position is temporary, from 16 November 2026 to 11 January 2027, and is available to ACT Government officers and employees only. Selection may rely on application and referee reports.

Job description

Classification: Senior Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 61410
Directorate: City Renewal Authority
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 November 2026

Details: The Director Governance and Assurance provides senior leadership and specialist advice to support strong enterprise-level governance, risk management, assurance and integrity across City Renewal. The role is responsible for delivering high-quality Board and committee secretariat services; leading the City Renewal’s governance, risk and assurance frameworks; and providing strategic advice to the Executive and Board to support effective decision-making and compliance. Operating in a complex and dynamic environment, the position manages multiple priorities with competing timeframes, engages constructively with internal and external stakeholders across government, and contributes to a collaborative leadership culture that underpins City Renewal’s strategic goals.

Note: This is a temporary position available from 16 November 2026 to 11 January 2027. This position is available to ACT Government officers and employees only.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Closes: 09 November 2026