Governance Coordinator

Osborne Richardson; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 94.000 - 107.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Osborne Richardson is seeking a governance and risk/compliance lead for a 3-month contract in Beaudesert, QLD. The role focuses on ensuring corporate governance standards, legislative compliance, and the ongoing implementation of policy, risk and governance frameworks.

The incumbent will manage information governance, provide expert policy advice, respond to Right to Information requests and work with the Executive Team on emerging governance risks.

Formación

• Legal, governance or business management qualifications required.
• Certificate IV in Governance, Risk and Compliance is highly regarded.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a C Class Licence.
• Experience in governance, risk and compliance frameworks.

Responsabilidades

• Manage Corporate Governance and Risk Management Frameworks to ensure high standards of governance, compliance and risk management.
• Lead policy framework development and educate workforce on compliance with governance legislation.
• Oversee Right to Information requests, Public Interest Disclosures and referrals to relevant bodies.
• Provide strategic advice on governance and risk to the Executive Team and identify emerging risks.
• Collaborate with internal audit to sustain an effective risk-aware culture.
• Oversee delegated authority registers, local laws administration and governance records.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Policy advice

Relationship building

Report writing

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in law, paralegal or business management

Certificate IV in Governance, Risk and Compliance

Descripción del empleo

Osborne Richardson are public sector recruitment specialists with over 30 years’ experience.

• 3 month contract (+extensions)
• $73/hr + Super
• Beaudesert
• Start ASAP

Role focus

This position is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of corporate governance and compliance are achieved and maintained. Incumbent accountabilities include ensuring the organisation meets legislative requirements, providing expert advice on policy and governance matters, and the continued implementation and review of policy, risk management and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage Corporate and Operational Governance and Risk Management Framework ensuring that the highest standards of corporate governance, compliance and risk management are achieved and maintained.
• Lead the development, evaluation and implementation of Council’s corporate policies, policy framework and systems including educating and supporting the workforce to comply with governance legislation.
• Manage Right to Information requests, Public Interest Disclosures and referrals to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) Queensland and the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA).
• Provide strategic, legislative and operational advice and guidance regarding best practice corporate Governance including identifying and accessing legal advice where necessary and proactively advising the Executive Team on emerging trends and risks.
• Work collaboratively with internal audit stakeholders to manage risk exposure and sustain an effective “risk awareness” culture.
• Oversee the Register of Delegated Authority, administration of Local Laws and other corporate registers.
• Comply with policies, procedures and instructions to deliver quality and safe services.
• Maintain accountability and appropriate use of information systems and maintain vigilance to comply with record keeping requirements.
• In accordance with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, take reasonable care for your own health, safety and wellbeing and take reasonable care to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of others

Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in law, paralegal or business management.
• Certificate IV with the Governance, Risk and Compliance Institute well regarded.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle under a C Class Licence.
• Strong capacity for strategic thinking along with highly developed analytical, problem solving, report writing and relationship building skills.
• Specialist knowledge of governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Detailed understanding of the roles and responsibilities of local government and the political and social context of local government operations. or demonstrated ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge of the Local Government Act 2009, Local Government Regulations2012 and the broader legislative framework within which Council operates, or demonstrated ability to quickly acquire such knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Right to Information Act 2009, Information Privacy Act 2009, Public Sector Ethics Act 1994, Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 and other associated legislation.
• Experience in relation to the assessment and decision making processes related to Right to Information, Public Interest Disclosure and application of governance legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining discretion, impartiality and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive or restricted matters and in providing quality advice in a highly regulated environment.
• Three or more years’ experience in a supervisory or management position well regarded.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. We regret that, due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to repsond to all applicants.