Senior Governance and Risk Officer

Sport Integrity Australia; Canberra; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canberra is seeking a Senior Governance and Risk Officer to support their strategic integrity goals. The role involves managing Ministerial communications and improving governance frameworks. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills with experience in government interactions. Competitive salary of $105,907 - $115,583 offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide insightful analysis.
• Proven experience handling Ministerial and Parliamentary correspondence.
• Experience in developing governance frameworks and risk management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Sport Integrity Australia’s strategic and operational integrity.
• Manage high-level Ministerial and Parliamentary engagement.
• Coordinate and improve governance and risk frameworks.

Skills

Analytical capability

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Senior Governance and Risk Officer - APS Level 6

Salary: $105,907 - $115,583
Location: Canberra, ACT
Full‑Time, Ongoing

About the role

The Senior Governance and Risk Officer plays a key role in supporting Sport Integrity Australia’s strategic and operational integrity. This position is responsible for managing high-level Ministerial and Parliamentary engagement, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategic communication with government stakeholders and compliance with legislative and parliamentary processes. It also assists in the coordination and continuous improvement of the agency’s governance and risk frameworks, including audit, fraud control, and policy development.

This role requires a professional with strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex workloads across governance, risk, and government‑facing functions.

What we are looking for (selection criteria)

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide insightful, evidence‑based analysis to support decision‑making.
• Proven experience in handling Ministerial and Parliamentary correspondence and facilitating high‑level government interactions.
• Experience in developing and managing governance frameworks, including audit, fraud prevention, and risk management systems.
• Ability to manage complex tasks, meet tight deadlines, and consistently deliver high‑quality results under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the capacity to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to changing priorities.

How to apply

For information about the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

To apply you will need to:

• upload your current resume
• provide referee details (current supervisor)
• a pitch addressing the selection criteria

Applications close at 11.30 p.m. (AEST) Sunday, 23 November 2025

Contact

Contact Name: Jessica Laws
Contact Email: ************@sportintegrity.gov.au