Job Description

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- AO7 Principal Governance Officer
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- QLD Government
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- $88.29 per hour + superannuation
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- Brisbane CBD
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- Full time, temporary contract (Monday to Friday)
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- Initial contract from 31/08/2026 - 05/03/2027 with possible extension
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About the role

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An opportunity is available for an experienced Principal Governance Officer to support strategic planning, performance, risk management, and governance functions within a large Queensland Government business area. This role works closely with senior leaders to provide high-level governance advice, drive continuous improvement and ensure alignment with legislative, policy and whole-of-government requirements.

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Key responsibilities

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- Develop, implement, and continuously improve strategic planning, performance, risk management, and governance frameworks in line with legislative requirements, ISO standards and government expectations
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- Provide governance oversight across business governance activities including internal audit, legal matters, Right to Information and insurance processes
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- Provide high-quality advice to executives and staff on contemporary best practice in governance, planning, risk and audit
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- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen strategic and operational planning, performance management and governance practices
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- Research and prepare complex reports, submissions, briefs and papers for senior leaders and governance committees
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- Build and maintain effective working relationships across internal business areas, central agencies and external stakeholders
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- Embed a positive, risk-aware culture by facilitating governance discussions, workshops, and communities of practice
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- Lead strategic projects that support governance obligations
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- Establish and maintain governance tools, resources and capability-building frameworks
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About you

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- High-level knowledge and practical experience in planning, performance, risk management, and governance
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- Government experience within governance, risk management, planning, and risk controls is highly desirable
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- Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capability with the ability to deliver clear, well-reasoned advice at a senior level
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- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of government and with external stakeholders
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- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes in a complex and changing environment
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- Strong capability in driving accountability, supporting team capability, and modelling ethical and professional behaviour
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📌 /1 Principal Governance Officer (Queensland)
🏢 empire group
📍 Queensland