Governance Manager

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional Governance Manager (EL1) role within a high-profile Federal Government agency. You will lead governance activities, uplift governance maturity, and partner with stakeholders across an integrated workforce to enable assured outcomes.

The role reports to senior leadership within the Australian Submarine Agency environment and requires producing executive-level documentation, risk management, and alignment with security and

Formación

• Proven experience leading governance teams in complex environments.
• Strong ability to produce executive-level documentation and briefs.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with governance uplift initiatives.
• Experience in government or highly regulated environments is highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Lead governance processes, frameworks, and assurance activities for policy-aligned delivery.
• Prepare briefs, committee papers, governance artefacts and strategic advice for senior executives.
• Build and maintain relationships across operational areas, leadership and delivery partners.
• Identify governance risks, gaps and opportunities and implement improvements.
• Provide oversight to ensure activities are controlled, traceable and fit-for-purpose.
• Support coordination of priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure governance activities align with security requirements and regulatory obligations.

Conocimientos

Governance

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Continuous improvement

Regulatory awareness

Security clearance NV1

Descripción del empleo

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's most significant long-term capability program.

This is a unique chance for an experienced Governance Manager (EL1) to strengthen governance frameworks, influence senior decision-making, and contribute to a nationally significant defence initiative that will shape Australia’s security and capabilities for decades to come.

About the Role

Reporting to senior leadership within the Australian Submarine Agency environment, the Governance Manager (EL1) will exercise a considerable degree of independence and lead governance activities to ensure regulatory, security, and delivery requirements are effectively controlled and aligned with policy obligations.

You will play a key role in uplifting governance maturity across a complex program, delivering high-quality governance artefacts, and partnering with stakeholders across an integrated workforce to enable assured outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead governance processes, frameworks, and assurance activities to support consistent and policy-aligned delivery
• Prepare high-quality briefs, committee papers, governance artefacts and strategic advice for senior executives
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across operational areas, senior leadership and delivery partners
• Identify governance risks, gaps and opportunities, and implement practical improvements
• Provide oversight and guidance to ensure activities are effectively controlled, traceable and fit-for-purpose
• Support coordination of emerging priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure all governance activities align with security requirements and relevant regulatory obligations

About You:You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience leading teams to deliver timely, high-quality governance outcomes in complex environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate outcomes and influence decisions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including producing executive-level documentation
• A continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to analyse information and uplift governance practices
• Experience in government and/or highly regulated environments (highly regarded)
• Strong professional judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under competing priorities
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.