This position is part of the Corporate Services group, supporting OPC’s governance framework, including risk management, data and information management, performance oversight, protective security and organisational resilience. This is a senior team member position which will provide support across functions and work closely with senior staff.

(a) Provide leadership in governance, oversight and compliance with legislative and policy requirements.

(b) Provide secretariat support to internal committees and input into internal OPC reporting.

(c) Coordination of OPC’s responses to whole-of-government reporting requirements.

(d) Monitor, review and maintain OPC’s governance-related policies in accordance with the review cycle.

(e) Support OPC’s information and records management, protective security, organisational resilience and risk management activities, including maintenance of OPC’s enterprise level risk register.

(f) Other duties required to support the team.

Key capabilities

(a) Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality client service and fostering collaborative working relationships across the organisation.

(b) Highly developed organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes in a quick-paced and dynamic environment.

(c) Demonstrated experience in any of governance, risk management, assurance, compliance, or related disciplines within a complex organisational environment.

(d) Proven ability to produce accurate, high-quality work,



with strong attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.

(e) Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to build productive partnerships and support a cohesive approach to governance, risk and assurance.

(f) Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise sound judgement, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively with minimal supervision.

(g) Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear briefs, reports, policies, procedures and governance documentation for diverse audiences.

The following job specific criteria are also highly desirable:

(a) Knowledge of, or experience working within governance frameworks, including one or more of risk management, protective security, fraud and corruption control, privacy, business continuity, records management, audit and assurance, or compliance functions.

(b) General knowledge of relevant Australian Government legislation, policies and frameworks, such as the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act), Commonwealth Risk Management Policy, Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and related governance obligations.

To be eligible for the role, you must:

· be an Australian Citizen;

· be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 status.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability, and those from all cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

📌 Senior Governance & Risk Officer (Australia)
🏢 Office of Parliamentary Counsel
📍 Australia