Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Governance, Information and Reporting
Job title Senior Governance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 11260033 RTF 353361 Closing 12/08/2026
Contact officer Kelly Garrett on 08 8999 6334 or [email protected]
About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353361
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information 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
Support the delivery of key governance functions, including coordination and management of the agency’s internal audit
program and delegation’s framework, and provide high-level advice to support accountable, transparent and compliant
decision‑making across the agency.

Context statement
The position supports agency-wide governance, assurance and reporting functions. The role operates with a high degree of
autonomy and provides specialist advice to executives and stakeholders on governance, audit and delegations matters. It
also contributes to the continuous improvement of governance frameworks, capability and practices across the agency.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the coordination and delivery of the internal audit program, including planning, preparing reports, monitoring





progress and tracking implementation of recommendations.
2. Manage the agency’s delegation framework, including instruments of delegation authorisations and ongoing review to

ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
3. Provide high-level advice on governance, audit and delegations matters to executives, managers and staff to support

effective decision-making.
4. Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of governance policies, procedures and frameworks to ensure

they remain current and effective.
5. Undertake research, analysis and prepare high-level briefs, reports and recommendations on governance issues, risks and

emerging trends.
6. Support governance committees and contribute to governance projects and cross-agency initiatives as required.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience delivering governance, audit, risk or assurance functions, including applying legislative and

policy frameworks in practice.
2. High-level analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide sound advice and exercise judgment on complex

or sensitive issues.
3. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare transparent, concise briefs, reports, correspondence and

governance documentation.
4. Proven ability to provide high-level advice, influence outcomes and build effective relationship with stakeholders across

a range of levels, including senior management.
5. Experience developing, implementing or improving governance policies, frameworks, procedures, registers and reporting

processes.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, high volume workloads and tight timeframes while maintaining

accuracy and high quality outcomes.
7. Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Desirable
1. Knowledge of public sector governance or compliance environments.
2. Relevant qualifications in governance, public administration, business, audit or a related discipline.

📌 Senior Governance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Darwin