Job Description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's most significant long-term capability program.

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This is a unique chance for an experienced Governance Manager (EL1) to strengthen governance frameworks, influence senior decision-making, and contribute to a nationally significant defence initiative that will shape Australia’s security and capabilities for decades to come.

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Reporting to senior leadership within the Australian Submarine Agency environment, the Governance Manager (EL1) will exercise a considerable degree of independence and lead governance activities to ensure regulatory, security, and delivery requirements are effectively controlled and aligned with policy obligations.

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You will play a key role in uplifting governance maturity across a complex program, delivering high-quality governance artefacts, and partnering with stakeholders across an integrated workforce to enable assured outcomes.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Lead governance processes, frameworks, and assurance activities to support consistent and policy-aligned delivery
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- Prepare high-quality briefs, committee papers, governance artefacts and strategic advice for senior executives
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- Build and maintain solid stakeholder relationships across operational areas, senior leadership and delivery partners
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- Identify governance risks, gaps and opportunities, and implement practical improvements
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- Provide oversight and guidance to ensure activities are effectively controlled, traceable and fit-for-purpose
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- Support coordination of emerging priorities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
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- Ensure all governance activities align with security requirements and relevant regulatory obligations
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- Proven experience leading teams to deliver timely, high-quality governance outcomes in complex environments
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- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate outcomes and influence decisions
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- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including producing executive-level documentation
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- A continuous improvement mindset with demonstrated ability to analyse information and uplift governance practices
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- Experience in government and/or highly regulated environments (highly regarded)
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- Strong professional judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under competing priorities
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- Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance
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At Chandler Macleod , we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 Governance Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 Canberra