Assistant Governance Advisor

Division: Revenue NSW – Duties and Grants, Governance and Risk Team

Grade: Clerk Grade 5/6

Salary: $102,936 - $113,579 + Superannuation

Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time

Location: Various – Parramatta, Maitland, Gosford, Lithgow and Wollongong

Applications Close: Monday 28th of September [at 11:59pm]

About Revenue NSW

Revenue NSW are the state’s principal revenue management agency and are a part of the Department of Customer Service (DCS). We manage taxes, fines, debts and administer grants in a fair, efficient and timely manner. Through this we give back to the community and fund essential State services for the people of NSW.

About the team The Duties and Grants Governance and Risk function provide critical oversight across governance, risk, privacy, assurance, and high-risk statutory matters, helping build trust, strengthen accountability, and our meet obligations to customers, stakeholders and government.

This is a unique chance to join a high-performing team whose work is critical to maintaining the integrity, reputation and effectiveness of Duties and Grants. Offering a rare combination of variety, visibility and impact, you will contribute to matters that shape organisational outcomes and strengthen trust in our services.

Your day-to-day

- Contribute to initiatives that strengthen governance, risk management, privacy compliance and assurance across Duties and Grants.
- Support the timely management of Ministerial, GIPA, complaints, Ombudsman and other statutory matters, coordinating responses and stakeholder engagement.
- Assist with privacy incident management, maintain risk, privacy and audit action registers and contribute to reporting that supports accountability and informed decision making.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to coordinate inputs, prepare documentation and support delivery of governance and assurance activities.
- Develop and maintain team resources, communications and training materials.
- Support the design and delivery of governance,



risk and privacy learning and awareness initiatives across Duties and Grants.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

- An interest in governance, risk, privacy, assurance, compliance or a related discipline, and a willingness to develop your knowledge and skills in these areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, interpret and present information in a clear and meaningful way.
- Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work across multiple tasks and deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare correspondence and other business documentation.
- A proactive approach to learning, adapting to changing priorities and using new systems, technologies and processes to support business outcomes.

How to apply Please submit a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and a CV (no more than 5 pages) addressing how your skills and experience are relevant to the role.

For any questions relating to the role please contact Anjali Kaushal at [email protected]

Working at DCS

- 35-hour working week, with opportunities for flex leave where additional hours are worked
- Revenue NSW is proud of our diverse and regional teams. We welcome flexible, hybrid working arrangements with your office location at one of our many Revenue NSW working locations https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/customer-service/dcs-building-access (subject to approval and availability)




- Learning tools are available for ongoing professional development
- Health and wellbeing programs

Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at 102,936 base plus superannuation.

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Amber Ellis via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.

Closing Date: Monday 28th of September [at 11:59pm]

Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace 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.

We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or [email protected].

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