Governance Officer

Rashi Joshi; Darwin; On-site; AUD 63,369 - 85,411; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Contract extension potential

Professional team environment

Job summary

An experienced Governance Officer is sought to join the Governance, Compliance and Risk team in Darwin. The role supports the delivery and improvement of governance frameworks, ensuring strong compliance, reporting, and best practice across the organisation.

You will develop and review policies, coordinate reporting cycles, maintain governance registers, and contribute to training and stakeholder engagement. The position is a full-time contract of about 3 months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (or equivalent experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex governance concepts clearly
• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or risk-related roles
• Ability to coordinate training sessions and stakeholder meetings
• Excellent organisational, time management, and planning skills
• Experience within government or complex organisational environments is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Aboriginal organisations or cross-cultural environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and communication of policies and procedures
• Assist in delivering planning and reporting cycles, including annual and quarterly reporting
• Contribute to corporate, strategic, and parliamentary reporting processes
• Maintain and monitor governance registers using contemporary reporting tools
• Coordinate cross-team collaboration and facilitate stakeholder engagement
• Assist in the delivery of governance training and capability development initiatives
• Support implementation and ongoing monitoring of governance frameworks

Skills

Communication skills

Governance experience

Risk/compliance

Training coordination

Organisational skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

Advanced Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

Job description

Location: Darwin, NT

Contract Type: Full-Time Contract | Approx. 3 Months (potential extension)

Hourly Rate: $53.59 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Governance Officer to join a dynamic Governance, Compliance and Risk team based in Darwin. This role will support the delivery and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, ensuring strong compliance, reporting, and organisational best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, review, and communication of policies and procedures
• Assist in delivering planning and reporting cycles, including annual and quarterly reporting
• Contribute to corporate, strategic, and parliamentary reporting processes
• Maintain and monitor governance registers using contemporary reporting tools
• Coordinate cross-team collaboration and facilitate stakeholder engagement
• Assist in the delivery of governance training and capability development initiatives
• Support implementation and ongoing monitoring of governance frameworks

About You

• Advanced Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (or equivalent experience)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex governance concepts clearly
• Proven experience in governance, compliance, or risk-related roles
• Ability to coordinate training sessions and stakeholder meetings
• Excellent organisational, time management, and planning skills
• Experience within government or complex organisational environments is highly regarded.
• Exposure to Aboriginal organisations or cross-cultural environments is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with casual loading
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful governance and compliance outcomes
• Collaborative and professional team environment
• Potential for contract extension