We are working with our Queensland State Government client to recruit an experienced AO5 Governance & Compliance Officer. The role will be commencing immediately for an initial six-month contract, with potential for extension. At the AO5 level, the role will be paying between $72.50 and $78.66 per hour as a casual hourly rate, plus superannuation.

The role

Working within the Corporate Governance and Policy team, you will support a broad range of governance, policy, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work collaboratively with stakeholders while supporting the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

- Researching, developing, reviewing and updating organisational policies, procedures, frameworks and other governance documentation;
- Supporting the implementation of new and updated governance, compliance and risk frameworks;
- Engaging and consulting with internal stakeholders on policy and governance initiatives;
- Assisting with risk management activities and the implementation of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework;
- Coordinating and reporting on audit and review recommendations;
- Supporting broader corporate governance and compliance projects and initiatives; and
- Providing high-quality governance and secretariat support, including meetings, minutes, registers and reporting.

We are working with our Queensland State Government client to recruit an experienced AO5 Governance & Compliance Officer. The role will be commencing immediately for an initial six-month contract, with potential for extension. At the AO5 level, the role will be paying between $72.50 and $78.66 per hour as a casual hourly rate, plus superannuation.

The role

Working within the Corporate Governance and Policy team, you will support a broad range of governance, policy, risk and compliance activities across the organisation.



This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can work collaboratively with stakeholders while supporting the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities

- Researching, developing, reviewing and updating organisational policies, procedures, frameworks and other governance documentation;
- Supporting the implementation of new and updated governance, compliance and risk frameworks;
- Engaging and consulting with internal stakeholders on policy and governance initiatives;
- Assisting with risk management activities and the implementation of the organisation’s Risk Management Framework;
- Coordinating and reporting on audit and review recommendations;
- Supporting broader corporate governance and compliance projects and initiatives; and
- Providing high-quality governance and secretariat support, including meetings, minutes, registers and reporting.

About you

To be successful, you will ideally have:

- Experience across governance, policy, compliance and/or risk, ideally within government or a similarly complex organisation;
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and updating policies, procedures and governance documentation;
- Experience supporting the implementation of new frameworks, policies or processes;
- Robust stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively across different levels of an organisation;
- Strong written communication, research and analytical skills;
- The ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, strategy and legislation;
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines; and
- Experience using SharePoint would be highly regarded.

Benefits

- $72.50–$78.66 per hour + superannuation;
- Initial six-month contract with potential for extension;
- Immediate commencement;
- Brisbane CBD location;
- Potential for hybrid working following an initial period; and
- Hands-on involvement in updating policies and procedures and implementing new frameworks.

For more information or a confidential discussion please email Tessa Upfal at u&u; ***@uandu.comquoting reference

📌 Governance and Compliance Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 u&u. Recruitment Partners
📍 Brisbane