Job description Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Governance Services Development Job title Governance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin Position number 36079 RTF 346761 Closing 10/05/2026 Contact officer Nadine Parkinson on 08 8999 7050 or About the agency Apply online MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONSInformation for applicants inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective Provide a high standard of corporate governance support in the agency through undertaking internal audit activities, development, implementation, management and monitoring of effective governance policies, and risk management practices. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Manage, undertake and contribute to governance activities to ensure the achievement of good governance. 2. Develop and maintain systems and processes for the monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management, business continuity, compliance and internal control mechanisms. 3. Undertake internal audits, review and investigations as outlined in the agencys internal audit plan. 4. Assist with the monitoring and recording of audit findings/recommendations and the actions taken by the agency to address them. 5. Research, investigate, consult and develop corporate governance policies, guidelines and procedures. 6. Provide advice for effective fraud management processes across the agency. 7. Prepare correspondence, reports, briefings, submissions and implementation procedures associated with governance, risk management, business continuity, audits and reviews. Selection criteriaEssential 1. Demonstrated extensive experience in developing and applying corporate governance, risk management, compliance and audit principles, concepts, methodologies and practices in an organisational setting. 2. Demonstrated experience to understand, interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures. 3. Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical, problem solving skills and the ability to think strategically with high attention to detail, strong research and investigation skills and ability to resolve issues. 4. High-level communication skills to enable effective stakeholder engagement, investigation interviews, provision of advice, delivery of workshops and presentations, and preparation of reports, policies and procedures. 5. Good interpersonal skills with a proven strong client focus, ability to consult and negotiate with stakeholders, develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships. 6. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, achieve outputs, with well-developed time management skills, and experience in working within tight timeframes. 7. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect. Desirable 1. Qualifications in audit, risk management, investigations or other related discipline. Further information The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
Job Title
Governance Officer