Governance & Compliance Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 117.000 - 129.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assist

Descripción de la vacante

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Governance and Compliance Officer 5D in Sydney. You will monitor complex enquiries, develop and update governance processes, and review high level communications to support offender rehabilitation and community safety.

The role is ongoing, full-time with 5D (5 days) and offers salary $116,981 to $129,492 per year plus leave loading and superannuation, and benefits including flexible work environment and development opportunities.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance related field.
• Demonstrated experience in governance reporting systems and analysis of data.
• Demonstrated effective communication, negotiation and conflict management.
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description.
• Above average computer proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and address complex and/or sensitive enquiries and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure the timely and effective resolutions of issues that affect operations
• Develop, implement, review and update processes, policies and procedures to ensure compliance is maintained in line with relevant standards and legislative changes
• Prepare, analyse, coordinate and review high level communication and correspondence as requested and respond to issues and enquiries
• Support the identification of governance and compliance risks to enable the Work and Education branch of CSNSW to meet its obligations and maximise business outcomes.

Conocimientos

Governance & Compliance

Governance reporting

Communication & negotiation

Accountability

Computer proficiency

Educación

Current NSW drivers licence

Governance & Compliance qual/experience

Descripción del empleo

Governance & Compliance Officer 5D

Corrective Services NSW

Location: CSI Corporate Office, Francis Greenway Correctional Centre

Employment type: Ongoing, Full-Time 5D (5 Days)

Salary: $116, 981.00 - $129,492.00 pa + Leave Loading & Superannuation

Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8

Your Role

As a Governance and Compliance Officer within the Corrective Services (CSNSW) Team, you will have the chance to work with a variety of stakeholder to develop and monitor systems that support strategy and operations which impact offender rehabilitation and community safety. You’ll work in a dynamic environment and contribute to meaningful outcomes that make a real difference.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and address complex and/or sensitive enquiries and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure the timely and effective resolutions of issues that affect operations
• Develop, implement, review and update processes, policies and procedures to ensure compliance is maintained in line with relevant standards and legislative changes
• Prepare, analyse, coordinate and review high level communication and correspondence as requested and respond to issues and enquiries
• Support the identification of governance and compliance risks to enable the Work and Education branch of CSNSW to meet its obligations and maximise business outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience in governance and compliance related field
• Demonstrated experience in governance reporting systems and analysis of data
• Demonstrated effective communication, negotiation and conflict management
• Experience which demonstrates the ability to meet the key accountabilities and focus capabilities as detailed in the role description
• Above average computer proficiency

Qualifications Required

• Current NSW Drivers Licence and preparedness to drive a vehicle while performing the role
• Tertiary qualifications or relevant experience in Governance and Compliance related field

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for Corrective Services NSW provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 22nd November 2026

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Jacqueline Forbes via [e-mail]

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Kaushik Gounder via [e-mail]

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.