Senior Assurance Officer

NSW Police Force; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

In-house gym facilities

Job summary

The NSW Police Force is seeking a Senior Assurance Officer to join the Project Management Office, Technology Communication and Services Command in Parramatta. You will plan, coordinate and schedule assurance reviews for ICT and digital projects, guiding sponsors and stakeholders to strengthen governance and improve delivery outcomes.

Your role supports best practices, assurance methodologies and continuous improvement across complex ICT environments within the NSW Government context.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and coordinating assurance reviews for ICT/digital programs.
• Ability to provide guidance to sponsors and stakeholders on governance and delivery.
• Knowledge of assurance methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and scheduling of assurance reviews for digital projects.
• Provide independent insights to improve delivery confidence and governance.
• Develop assurance methodologies and reporting for senior executives.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & risk

Gateway reviews

Job description

• Clerk Grade 9-10
• Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months
• Parramatta

About us

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Senior Assurance Officer to be part of our Project Management Office, Technology Communication and Services Command. . The Senior Assurance Officer role leads the planning, coordination, and scheduling of external and internal assurance reviews for digital projects within the ICT Portfolio, operating as part of the Project Management Office. It provides specialist guidance to project sponsors and key stakeholders to strengthen governance, collaboration, uplift capability, and drive continuous improvement. This role is a key contributor to developing assurance methodologies, enhancing portfolio outcomes, and supporting best practices.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

Desirable but Not Essential:

• Contribute to the delivery of major, high-profile ICT and digital programs that support the transformation of policing across NSW, including initiatives subject to NSW Government assurance and Treasury oversight
• Liaise directly with NSW Treasury and central agencies to support compliance with the NSW Government Digital Assurance Framework (DAF) and associated reporting requirements
• Plan, facilitate and manage Gateway Reviews and Health Checks, ensuring reviews are aligned to key project milestones and provide meaningful, independent insights on delivery confidence
• Coordinate with independent review panels and subject matter experts, managing end-to-end assurance activities including planning, stakeholder engagement, interviews and reporting
• Deliver clear, evidence-based assurance reports to senior executives and governance forums, highlighting delivery risks, issues and recommended corrective actions
• Strengthen accountability and transparency in the management of public funding by ensuring robust governance, risk management and reporting practices
• Work collaboratively across a complex ICT environment, engaging with program and project teams, PMO functions, and specialist areas including cyber security, architecture and infrastructure
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assurance practices, frameworks and reporting within a mature enterprise PMO environment

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• competitive salary;
• flexible work options;
• opportunity to purchase leave;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• free annual influenza vaccination;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;
• convenient location for public transport and to shops etc; and
• in-house gym facilities.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• an Australian Citizen;
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity:

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at [e-mail]
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at [e-mail]

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.