An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Governance Officer.
Location: Darwin, NT
Contract Type: Full-Time Contract | Approx. 3 Months (potential extension)
Hourly Rate: $53.59 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Governance Officer to join a dynamic Governance, Compliance and Risk team based in Darwin. This role will support the delivery and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, ensuring strong compliance, reporting, and organisational best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development, review, and communication of policies and procedures
- Assist in delivering planning and reporting cycles, including annual and quarterly reporting
- Contribute to corporate, strategic, and parliamentary reporting processes
- Maintain and monitor governance registers using contemporary reporting tools
- Coordinate cross-team collaboration and facilitate stakeholder engagement
- Assist in the delivery of governance training and capability development initiatives
- Support implementation and ongoing monitoring of governance frameworks
About You
- Advanced Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (or equivalent experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex governance concepts clearly
- Proven experience in governance, compliance, or risk-related roles
- Ability to coordinate training sessions and stakeholder meetings
- Excellent organisational, time management, and planning skills
- Experience within government or complex organisational environments is highly regarded.
- Exposure to Aboriginal organisations or cross-cultural environments is advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate with casual loading
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful governance and compliance outcomes
- Cooperative and professional team environment
- Potential for contract extension
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please call Tamara on 08 8943 60***or email ***************@hays.com.au
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
📌 Governance Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Darwin
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