EL1 - Assistant Director Governance

National Anti-Corruption Commission; Sydney; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is seeking an Assistant Director Governance to lead a small team within the Office of the CEO. Based in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney, you will manage governance activities, strategic planning, performance reporting and internal audit functions to support accountability and integrity in the public service.

You will drive continuous improvement across legislative compliance, secretariat services for key committees, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Citizenship in Australia is required.
• Security clearance at least Designated Security Assessment Position.
• Rigorous pre-employment suitability checks.
• Probation period applies for ongoing APS engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of strategic planning and performance reporting under PGPA Act.
• Oversee internal control and strategic internal audit planning.
• Drive improvement of performance reporting, planning, compliance and accountability.
• Provide secretariat services for governance committees, incl. the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Coordinate parliamentary committee preparations and Senate estimates.
• Advise on governance requirements and frameworks.
• Set team priorities and manage a small, dynamic team.
• Represent Commission and manage stakeholder relations with government entities.
• Prepare reports, briefs, and submissions for diverse audiences.

Skills

Governance leadership

Strategic planning

Internal audit oversight

Stakeholder management

Secretariat services

Job description

National Anti-Corruption Commission – Sydney NSW

$122,580 - $148,963 a year

1d ago , from NACC National Anti-Corruption Commission

• Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney

The National Anti-Corruption Commission

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.

About this opportunity

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.

About the role

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.

• Classification: Executive Level 1
• Location: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney
• Salary: $122,580 - $148,963 plus service allowance

The National Anti-Corruption Commission

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.

About this opportunity

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.

About the role

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

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.

Contacts

The key duties of this position and capabilities required are listed in the Information Pack below. If after viewing this information you have questions, please contact Tim on 0439 949 ***.

Applications Close Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 11:30pm (AEDT).