Governance & Compliance Specialist – Policy & Risk

DFP Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Governance and Compliance Officer (AO5) for a Queensland Government organisation in Brisbane. The role focuses on governance documentation, risk and compliance activities and strong policy analysis within a collaborative team.

You will support the development of policies, coordinate audit follow-ups, assist with risk management and drive governance projects, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement and high-quality secretariat services.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting governance, compliance, policy or risk management functions.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports or governance documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SharePoint experience is highly regarded.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of governance policies and procedures.
• Coordinate monitoring and reporting of audit recommendations.
• Support risk management initiatives and framework implementation.
• Contribute to governance, compliance and policy projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultation across the organisation.
• Deliver secretariat services including meeting coordination and minute-taking.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and other duties as required.

Skills

Governance and compliance

Policy administration

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Report writing

MS Office (Word, Excel)

SharePoint

Independence and teamwork

Education

Qualifications or current studies in Public Policy/Public Administration/Business Administration or related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Governance and Compliance Officer (AO5) for a Queensland Government organisation in Brisbane. The role focuses on governance documentation, risk and compliance activities and strong policy analysis within a collaborative team.

You will support the development of policies, coordinate audit follow-ups, assist with risk management and drive governance projects, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement and high-quality secretariat services.