About the role (Ongoing full time):
The Manager, Governance and Risk is responsible for delivering high‐level strategic and operational advice to the Parliament of NSW across several core governance functions.
This includes oversight of corporate governance, fraud and corruption prevention, and business continuity management.
The role leads the development, implementation, and review of policies, frameworks, and procedures that support effective governance and organisational resilience.
In addition to these responsibilities, the position works closely with the Audit and Risk Committee providing independent assurance on governance, risk, and control processes.
This involves coordinating the Parliament's internal audit program, engaging with internal and external audit providers, and monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations.
The Manager also acts as the primary liaison with the Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring that committee members receive accurate, timely, and relevant information to support their oversight functions.
The role oversees secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee, including preparing agendas, coordinating meetings, maintaining records, and producing high‐quality minutes and documentation.
Through these combined functions, the Manager, Governance and Risk plays a central role in strengthening accountability, transparency, and organisational performance across the Parliament of NSW.
About us:
Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales.
Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.
Enabling the Parliament, serving Current South Wales:
We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.
Our commitment to diversity:
We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.
Our people:
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 Parliament include:




Competitive salary and annual leave loading
35-hour week and flexible work options
Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
Free annual Influenza vaccination
Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office
About you:
You are an experienced governance and risk professional with a proven ability to strengthen organisational integrity, accountability, and performance.
You bring deep expertise across corporate governance, fraud and corruption prevention, and business continuity planning.
Your strategic mindset is matched by your ability to translate complex requirements into practical frameworks, policies, and processes that support effective decision‐making.
You are a confident leader with demonstrated experience providing independent, high‐quality insights on governance, risk, and control environments.
You are skilled at managing internal audit programs, working collaboratively with senior executives, and ensuring audit recommendations drive meaningful improvement.
Above all, you are committed to public sector excellence, bring sound judgement to complex issues, and thrive in environments where you can build capability, enhance systems, and contribute to a culture of integrity and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the continuous improvement of governance, risk and compliance frameworks.
Develop, implement, and review fraud and corruption prevention strategies, including policies, controls, training, and compliance monitoring.
Lead business continuity and resilience planning, ensuring robust preparedness, testing, and response capability for disruptive events.
Prepare high‐quality reports, analysis, and advice for executive leadership, supporting informed decision‐making on governance and risk matters.
Support and advise the Audit and Risk Committee, delivering clear documentation, insights, and reliable secretariat services to enable strong oversight.
Monitor compliance with legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements,



ensuring governance and risk practices meet public‐sector standards and expectations.
Specifically, you will:
Have a strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills
Be a clear and confident communicator, able to influence and advise diverse stakeholders
Demonstrate a collaborative style, building strong relationships while respecting local expertise
Maintain a strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term planning and day-to-day issues
Be adaptable and resilient in complex, changing environments
Demonstrate high standards of integrity, accountability and stewardship
Further information to assist you with applying for this position:
Role Description
Department of Parliamentary Services website
NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements
How to apply:
To apply for this position please provide:
An
up-to-date Resume
[maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
A response
[maximum two pages] to the
Targeted Questions
below.
Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.
Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and
will not
be included with application documents.
Targeted questions:
Describe a time when you identified a significant governance, risk or compliance gap within an organisation.
How did you assess the issue, what actions did you take to address it, and what long‐term improvements resulted from your intervention?
Describe a time when you led a governance or risk team facing conflicting priorities or competing demands from different stakeholders.
How did you assess the situation, allocate resources, and ensure that critical governance obligations were met without compromising quality or compliance?
Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.
Technical assistance:
Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact
'I work for NSW'
or the helpdesk on ************ (Monday - Friday).
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:
an Australian Citizen
a permanent resident of Australia; or
a New Zealand citizen.
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Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Reference
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CLOSING DATE:
Sunday, 8 March **** ******pm]

📌 Manager Governance And Risk- Clerk Grade 9/10 – Governance Planning & Performance - Parliament Of Nsw – Sydney, Cbd (Australia)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Australia