Assistant Director, Governance, Assurance and Risk

Assistant Director, Governance, Assurance and Risk As an Assistant Director in the Governance, Assurance and Risk Branch, you will lead critical projects and deliver key accountability mechanisms for the agency. Your responsibilities will include: delivering the NIAA Corporate Plan, Annual Report, Annual Performance Statement and enterprise Performance Measures leading the development and implementation of agency-wide projects focused on improving performance reporting and governance models supporting audit and compliance activities, including liaison with the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) managing risk in accordance with the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act (PGPA Act) providing strategic advice and high-quality briefs to the NIAA Executive and governance committees building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders leading initiatives to educate staff and stakeholders on performance and compliance requirements overseeing complex research and analysis to resolve sensitive matters The role provides expertise across a broad range of activities including corporate governance and administration, project management, community and partner engagement and culture. The key duties of the position include: advanced writing and communication skills strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management proven leadership and team-building ability strategic thinking and problem-solving skills project management expertise in complex environments an understanding of governance frameworks, performance reporting, and risk management experience in performance reporting, audit, compliance and/or governance roles within government or similar complex settings familiarity with the PGPA Act and public sector accountability mechanisms Qualifications Tertiary qualifications or certifications in law, accounting, audit, policy, governance, or equivalent work experience are highly desirable. Eligibility To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen. Occupants must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. Successful candidates will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check. Notes Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months). These roles are being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate. Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years. A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement. The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) has a range of flexible working arrangements available to its employees under the Enterprise Agreement and relevant policies and guidance materials. Working arrangements can be negotiated with successful candidates on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the operational requirements of the role and the individual's personal circumstances and preferences. Getting to know the National Indigenous Australians Agency The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) works directly to, and supports the Minister for Indigenous Australians, to implement whole-of-government policies and programs to improve the lives of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes liaising closely with State and Territory governments, Indigenous peak bodies, stakeholders, and service providers to ensure that Indigenous programs and services are delivering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as intended. The NIAA team includes people across Australia who work closely with communities to address their unique needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr