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Form of workThe Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is responsible for managing the application of bankruptcy and personal property securities laws through the delivery of high quality personal insolvency and trustee, regulation and enforcement, and personal property securities services.
The Governance, Risk & Assurance section is a multidisciplinary team, made up of individuals passionate about what they do, how they do their work, and who bring diverse backgrounds, qualifications and experiences to AFSA. The section supports AFSA manage risk and drive strategic priorities by leading the co-ordination of a range of functions and setting standards for the agency in the areas of:
- Internal audit and assurance
- Enterprise risk management
- Business continuity
- Agency governance and secretariat
Purpose of the position
Supporting the Governance, Risk and Assurance section, the Governance, Risk & Assurance Officer will provide timely and high-level administration, including coordination and secretariat support. Working with a high level of autonomy and discretion, the Governance, Risk and Assurance Officer will work as part of a small team across the breadth of the work of the section, to deliver high quality work in partnership across the agency.
Key accountabilities
Providing coordination and support to the Assistant Director Agency Assurance, the Manager, Risk and Business Continuity and the Governance, Risk and Assurance section as needed.
Preparing written material including correspondence, input to briefings, meeting minutes, agendas, reports and communications for internal and external stakeholders.
Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, to support effective governance outcomes and timely management of issues.
Support the achievement of the agency’s governance, risk and assurance outcomes, by assisting with developing and updating governance documentation, coordinating engagement
Support the enhancement of administrative practices, systems and procedures to optimise efficiency and accountability, and support the achievement of better practice and quality outcomes.
Display a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism, share skills and knowledge with team members to develop skills, knowledge and behaviours to perform their owns roles and maintain a high-performance environment.
Supporting effective corporate governance and management assurance practices, ensuring compliance with applicable Commonwealth and AFSA financial and legislative delegations, policies and practices.
All duties will be performed in accordance with:
the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles
WHS obligations, taking responsibility for own health and safety and that of others
AFSA’s risk management framework and relevant legislation, including guiding others to identify and mitigate foreseeable risks.
Skills and capabilities
Fosters a service culture
- Keeps people at the centre of thinking, decisions and actions including internal systems and processes
- Demonstrates empathy, curiosity and listens deeply to understand a person’s context, challenges and needs
- Keep one’s word and follow through on promises or commitments made
Applies digital dexterity
- Demonstrates commitment to explore, learn and adopt new technologies and ways of working, to achieve better business outcomes
- Displays a growth mindset
Communicates simply and clearly
- Communicates clearly in plain English, without using jargon
- Demonstrates an ability to convey a message succinctly and with empathy, regardless of medium (written, verbal, digital)
- Understand the target audience, and tailors' message in a way that appeals to them
Working with ambiguity
- Demonstrates proactivity, emotional intelligence and self-direction in the face of uncertainty, change or new situations
- Chooses a course of action or decision without having the total picture
Demonstrates judgement and common sense
- Objectively evaluates all aspects of a situation and weighs all options before making a decision
- Uses evidence to draw accurate conclusions
- Engages appropriate escalation procedures when necessary to ensure smooth resolution of issues
Drives innovation and continuous improvement
- Constructively challenges and questions status quo with a view to continually improving the way we work
- Explores and works with new ideas that will benefit our stakeholders
Qualifications, accreditations and experience
The following will be highly regarded:
- Demonstrated experience in governance and support services
- Strong and confident communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to make decisions and apply judgement to determine stakeholder needs and requirement.
Applications for this vacancy are submitted online through the AFSA e-Recruit portal .
If accessing the AFSA careers portal for the first time you will need to register. Click the 'Apply' button and click 'Sign up for Recruitment' and complete the registration details. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to confirm your registration.
Make sure to check your Junk folder if you don't see this email in your Inbox. Please note that the registration process only needs to be completed one.
Once you have confirmed your registration, to complete your application, you need to:
Click the 'Apply' button which will open the AFSA e-Recruit portal .
Provide evidence in the education/qualifications section of your application, if applicable
Complete a short questionnaire (mandatory)
Attach your resume and statement of claims (a cover letter no more than 1 page) addressing your demonstrated experience in delivery of WHS in the APS context with an emphasis on supporting the organisation and affected people with injury management and return to work strategies. (mandatory).
Provide the full name, employer, and contact details of at least two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent manager.
Ensure that all mandatory fields (marked with a red banner) are completed.
The closing date for this position is 11:59PM AEDT Monday 5 February 2024.
