Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Governance Services

Job title Governance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 29/10/2027

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location All NT regions

Position number 24851 RTF 358931 Closing 29/10/2026

Contact Officer Nadine Parkinson on 08 8999 7050 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358931

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY

QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide a high standard of corporate governance support in the agency through the development, implementation, management and monitoring of effective governance policies, risk management practices and internal audit programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Manage, undertake and contribute to governance activities to ensure the achievement of good governance.
- Develop and maintain systems and processes for the monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management, business continuity, compliance and internal control mechanisms.
- Undertake internal audits, review and investigations as outlined in the agency’s internal audit plan.
- Assist with the monitoring and recording of audit findings/recommendations and the actions taken by the agency to address them.
- Research, investigate,



consult and develop corporate governance policies, guidelines and procedures.
- Provide advice for effective fraud management processes across the agency.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, briefings, submissions and implementation procedures associated with governance, risk management, business continuity, audits and reviews.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Sound working knowledge and demonstrated experience of corporate governance, risk management practices including risk identification and planning processes, and audit and review principles and processes.
- Demonstrated experience to understand, interpret and apply legislation, policy and procedures.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual, analytical, problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically with high attention to detail,

solid research and investigation skills and ability to resolve issues.

- High-level communication skills to enable effective stakeholder engagement, investigation interviews, provision of advice, delivery of workshops and presentations, and preparation of reports, policies and procedures.
- Good interpersonal skills with a proven strong client focus, ability to consult and negotiate with stakeholders, develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently, achieve outputs, with well-developed time management skills, and experience in working within tight timeframes.
- Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practice,

accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable

- Qualifications in Business, risk management, audit or investigations.

Further information The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

📌 Governance Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department Of Corporate And Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory