Manager Governance

Office of the Children’s Guardian Manager Governance and Risk Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic workplace and play a role in supporting the growth and development of the Office of the Children’s Guardian. Join our high performing Executive Office, a dedicated team who play a key role in driving the OCG’s strategic initiatives and Government commitments. 12-month temporary role opportunity located at Strawberry Hills with flexible working arrangements. Clerk Grade 11/12 - $149,739- $173,174 per annum (plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. About the Office of Children’s Guardian The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people’s right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy. To find out more about the Office of the Children’s Guardian, visit our website. About the role The Ministerial Inquiry into the workplace culture the OCG was tabled in Parliament on Wednesday 10 September 2025. Recommendation 13 relates to strengthening the effectiveness of OCG’s governance framework and arrangements. The Manager Governance and Risk will play a key role in supporting the Guardian and Executive Leadership Team to implement recommendations in the report. Reporting directly to the Children’s Guardian and Aboriginal Deputy Guardian, the role will manage the OCG’s governance, risk and assurance functions and oversight outsourced shared services arrangements. The role is also responsible for co-coordinating business improvement, supporting improved case management and data management, risk and performance improvement planning and change management projects. The role will work closely with the Executive Office team and Corporate Services Directorate. Key responsibilities Lead the review, development and implementation of OCG’s governance and risk framework. Develop and deliver high quality governance, compliance and risk management activities, organisational monitoring and reporting, and secretariat services. Maintain and improve existing OCG wide corporate frameworks, controls, policies and processes, monitoring and reporting, including developing and managing reporting dashboards, in accordance with legislation, whole-of-government policy and business requirements. Work with key internal stakeholders, the Audit and Risk Committee and external parties to deliver governance and compliance activities, including the internal audit program. Working closely with the Director Corporate Services and Executive team, and external stakeholders to design and deliver an OCG wide integrated case management system. Provide advice and direction to the Children’s Guardian and Executive team on risk and governance matters, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared ownership. Key knowledge and experience Demonstrated experience in governance, risk management, compliance and business improvement. Experience working with leadership teams to review and strengthen governance systems, ideally within a government setting. Experience developing and monitoring reporting dashboards and proficiency in Power BI is desirable. The ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with leadership, employees, and other stakeholders. Essential Requirements Tertiary qualifications in business administration, governance or a relevant discipline, and/or extensive relevant workplace experience. All roles within the OCG are required to have a current NSW Working with Children Check. Employment at the OCG is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks. Our commitment to Diversity We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on or and advise of your preferred method of communication. How to apply Applicants are required to submit an online application. This will include: a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format, responses addressing the two targeted questions below (of no more than one page in total) We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Applicants who do not submit both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Targeted questions Provide an example of a complex project to design or review a governance framework that you were responsible for delivering. Briefly outline what steps you took, the approach to providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders and managing sensitive/complex issues. What do you consider are the key factors in managing the operational performance of Governance and Risk frameworks, including supporting staff to deliver the responsibilities of their roles, using the necessary practices, processes and systems. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. We encourage you to please call or email our contact Rochelle Baughan, Executive Officer on or to discuss the role. Applications closing date Monday, 1 December 2025 at 10:00am A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr