ADVISOR, GOVERNANCE AND ASSURANCE

Clerk Grade: 7/8
Employment Type: Ongoing role, Full-Time
Base salary: $116,981 - 129,492 per annum plus superannuation
Located in Parramatta 4PSQ, regional locations may be considered (hybrid work available)

NSW Fair Trading is working to ensure safe marketplaces for goods, services and homes across New South Wales. At NSW Fair Trading, we've been on an exciting journey of transformation – reimagining how we deliver for the people and communities of NSW. Through our recent organisational realignment, we've built a current operating model designed to put customers at the centre of everything we do, strengthen our regulatory impact, and enable our people to thrive.

We’re creating a more modern, responsive and risk‑based Fair Trading that understands the needs of people and businesses, embraces collaboration and innovation, and delivers better outcomes across the rental, strata, property and consumer markets we serve. This next phase brings new and exciting opportunities to shape the new way – to design smarter regulation, improve customer experiences, and make a real difference for the people of NSW.

About the Role

As an Advisor, Governance and Assurance, you will contribute to the delivery of governance and assurance practices across Fair Trading. You’ll support the development and implementation of risk, compliance, privacy, information management and business continuity activities that strengthen organisational capability and reduce exposure. You will work closely with business units to help translate governance requirements into practical, fit‑for‑purpose solutions,



ensuring governance and assurance activities are embedded in day‑to‑day operations rather than treated as standalone processes. This role offers the opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to a high‑impact function that supports strong decision‑making, accountability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to the development and delivery of governance and assurance programmes, ensuring work meets organisational and government requirements.
- Support the design and delivery of projects and initiatives, applying sound project management and governance practices.
- Prepare high‑quality briefings, reports, committee papers and analysis to support decision‑making and meet compliance obligations.
- Assist in the implementation of risk, compliance and assurance activities, contributing to improved practices and outcomes.
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders to support collaboration, influence outcomes and promote a strong governance culture.
- Monitor emerging issues, trends and policy requirements, and contribute to the development of practical solutions and improvements.
- Coordinate and support multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

About You

- Emerging governance and assurance professional who is practical,



collaborative and outcomes‑focused.
- Experience supporting governance, risk, compliance or assurance activities in a complex environment.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate information into clear insights and recommendations.
- Confidence in preparing high‑quality written materials, including reports, briefings and presentations.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively across teams.
- Sound organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proactive approach, with curiosity and willingness to learn and continuously improve.
- Motivated by the belief that good governance enables better outcomes and contributes to a practical, proportionate and impactful function.

Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $116,981 (plus superannuation).

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th of August 2026 (at 9:59am)

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The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

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