Principal Adviser

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

12.75% superannuation

Flexible work options including WFH

Paid parental leave

Accrued time off

Leave purchase option

17.5% annual leave loading

Health and wellbeing program

Study assistance

Training opportunities

Flu vaccination

Close to public transport

Job summary

Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland (Queensland Government) is seeking a Senior Governance and Compliance lead to oversee governance functions in a highly regulated public sector environment. You will drive policy development, assurance and accountability, and lead change initiatives to uplift risk culture and operational effectiveness.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement, excellent written communication, and the ability to deliver executive-level advice and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance and compliance in a complex regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of legislative/regulatory compliance frameworks and public sector governance.
• Ability to develop and review policies, frameworks, standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement with senior leaders to strengthen practices.
• Excellent report writing and executive-level advice skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance and compliance management functions across the organisation.
• Develop, implement and review policies, frameworks and procedures.
• Identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to uplift governance practices.
• Prepare complex reports and briefing notes for executives.

Skills

Governance leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Written communications

Change management

Job description

About usWe 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 offerAt the CCC our people have access to a range of employee benefits that promote career development, enhance employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy and balanced work and home life. When you join the CCC you can access the following benefits:- salary packaging- 12.75% superannuation- 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- study assistance- access to a wide variety of training opportunities- free annual influenza vaccination- six star rated inner city location close to public transportAbout youFor this role, we will consider your capabilities for the following:- 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.How to applyFor more detailed information, including what is required to demonstrate your suitability for the role, refer to the attached role description. Pre-employment vetting forms a part of our selection process - you may be asked to provide detailed personal particulars and private interests information. For more information about our security vetting process please refer to How to apply | CCC - Crime and Corruption Commission QueenslandAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.