Associate Director - Compliance Lead

Associate Director- Compliance Lead

• Make a difference to the people of NSW
• Be part of a supportive and high performing team
• Leverage your understanding and knowledge of compliance management within Government
  

Lead a small team of professionals to oversee the compliance management framework and continue the uplift of compliance maturity across the agency.

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Work Location: Sydney CBD - Enjoy flexible hybrid working in line with operational needs
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
• Hours Per Week: 35 hours
• Flex Leave: Earn flex leave of up to 24 days per year.

Bank extra work hours and meet certain conditions to take this leave in addition to your annual leave and personal leave entitlements

• Remuneration: $134,411 - $155,445; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Additional Benefits: Salary Packaging and Fitness Passport available
• Applications Close: Monday 24 October 2022 at 9:59 am

About the Opportunity

Join a highly collaborative, flexible, and inclusive team in a progressive organisation.

The Associate Director- Compliance Lead will lead Treasury’s compliance assurance program including the development of the strategy for the delivery of the program. Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Overseeing the compliance assurance testing program and broader compliance program

• Managing the compliance incident policy and reporting requirements across the agency

• Overseeing the compliance awareness communication and training initiatives across the agency

• Liaising with stakeholders at a variety of levels on key compliance matters and application of the Treasury Compliance Management Framework

• Leading quarterly reporting deliverables to the Audit and Risk Committee

About You

Ideally, you will embody these attributes:

• Prior experience in compliance management in accordance with relevant standards and industry best practice.
• Extensive experience reviewing and providing advice pertaining to compliance management and tailoring advice to suit the needs of diverse stakeholder groups.
• Extensive knowledge and application of compliance and risk management processes.
• Exceptional ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and continued quality output.
• Proven ability to deliver results in a dynamic and often challenging environment.
• An ability to manage competing priorities and experience in coordinating projects or key deliverables.
• Proven success in uplifting policy, compliance, and risk management processes.
• Experience leading the day-to-day activities of a small team of compliance professionals.

About the Team

The Risk, Compliance & Audit team is a small team which is built on a foundation of flexibility, inclusion and support.

The team works closely with all business groups and reports regularly to the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and the Treasury Secretary and Leadership team. The team is responsible for overseeing the Compliance Management Framework across Treasury to ensure relevant obligations are met and there is awareness among staff through regular advice and training.

About NSW Treasury

NSW Treasury is the NSW Government’s principal whole-of-government financial and economic adviser.

Treasury provides advice to inform budget decision-making; manages the State’s principal financial assets and liabilities; monitors the performance of its commercial agencies; advises on performance and financial management policies; and supports the development of policy advice and implementation of programs focused on energy, climate-change mitigation and adaptation, and the transformation to a new low-cost, clean-energy economy.

Our State is made up of diverse communities with different needs. Treasury assists the Government to serve these communities by supporting the design and delivery of policies and programs. It is essential that we understand and involve these communities in delivering our work.

We believe a diverse workplace, where the best people collaborate effectively, is a positive and productive workplace. Therefore, we are always on the lookout for candidates who can bring diverse perspectives that reflect NSW communities and ensure the delivery of a world-class public service for the people of NSW.

Visit the NSW Treasury website for further information about our structure and functions:

treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/about-nsw-treasury

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

How to Apply!

Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform, which should ideally include:

• An up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• A cover letter that explains your alignment with the “essential requirements” as shown in this attached role description; and is accessible for download from the I Work for NSW website.

Candidate Assessment
You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but are not limited to, psychometric assessments (e.g., personality and cognitive abilities assessments) and/or work tasks.

Support

Contact in confidence: David.pryde@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

If the advertisement relates to a temporary role, we may consider a temporary visa with unrestricted working rights and validity covering the duration of the temporary engagement.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Flexibility

NSW Treasury is committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve through an inclusive and flexible workplace.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

People with a disability are supported to access adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace. Please visit the following link for contact details if you have a disability and require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process:

https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/diversity-and-inclusion

A concurrent search is also underway

Close of applications:9:59 am Monday 24 October 2022