Principal Adviser

Crime and Corruption Commission; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options including work‑w

Parental leave

Accrued time off

Opportunity to purchase leave

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Health and wellbeing program

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Crime and Corruption Commission in Brisbane seeks a Principal Adviser Risk and Compliance to lead governance and compliance across a complex public sector environment. You will develop and review policies, drive assurance activities, and provide executive advice to strengthen governance maturity and risk management.

Proven capability to engage senior leaders, analyse issues, and deliver change initiatives is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience developing policies, frameworks, standards and procedures to support governance and compliance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Proven ability to engage with senior leaders and influence governance practices.
• Excellent written communication for complex reports, briefs, and executive advice.
• Track record leading change to uplift governance, compliance maturity and risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and compliance management functions within a complex public sector environment.
• Develop, implement and review organisational policies and procedures to support governance outcomes.
• Provide practical, data‑driven recommendations to improve compliance and risk management.
• Engage stakeholders across the organisation to strengthen governance practices.
• Prepare complex reports, briefing notes, and executive‑level advice.
• Lead initiatives to uplift organisational governance and risk culture.

Skills

Governance frameworks

Compliance management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Written communication

Change leadership

Job description

Crime and Corruption Commission – Brisbane QLD

Crime and Corruption Commission (Organisation site)

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is a statutory body set up to combat and reduce the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector in Queensland. Its functions and powers are set out in the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.

About us

We have a vision that our communities will be safe and supported by fair and ethical public institutions with a focus on those matters of highest threat to the Queensland community. As an organisation we are committed to this vision and as such our values of people, accountability, integrity, courage and excellence underpin everything we do at the CCC.

What we offer

• salary packaging
• flexible work options, including working from home
• access to paid parental leave
• accrued time off
• opportunity to purchase leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• health and wellbeing program
• access to a wide variety of training opportunities
• six star rated inner city location close to public transport

About you

• Demonstrated experience leading governance and compliance management functions within a complex, highly regulated environment, supported by a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory compliance frameworks, public sector governance requirements, and contemporary approaches to assurance, accountability and organisational compliance uplift.
• Experience developing, implementing and reviewing organisational policies, frameworks, standards and procedures that support good governance and compliance outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify systemic issues, provide practical recommendations and drive continuous improvement outcomes.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders to strengthen governance and compliance practices.
• Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare complex reports, briefing notes, submissions and executive-level advice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and uplift initiatives that improve organisational governance, compliance management maturity, risk culture and operational effectiveness.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For more information about working with the CCC, visit www.ccc.qld.gov.au/careers

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Role Description - Principal Adviser Risk and Compliance (AO7) - Oct 26 (PDF, 441KB)