Corporate Governance Officer

MHC - Corporate Governance Officer
Mental Health Commission of New South Wales
Clerk Grade 9/10
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10
Remuneration: $120,859 – $133,183 per annum, excluding superannuation
Hours Per Week: 35
Location: Sydney CBD with the flexibility work from home.
Requisition ID: REQ458895
About us
The Mental Health Commission of NSW is a statutory agency, working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of the community. We are committed to ensuring people live well on their own terms, having the services and supports they need. We undertake research, strategic planning, systemic monitoring and reviews, and advocacy, guided by the lived experience of people with mental health issues and caring, families and kinship groups.
The Commission works with government agencies, peak bodies, community-managed organisations, academics, advocacy groups and service providers. We believe this approach, with close collaboration in all aspects of our work, will achieve stronger services and better outcomes for all people in NSW. Visit our website at:
The Commission is a small statutory agency within the NSW Health Cluster. There are about 30 staff in total and the office is in the Sydney CBD very close to Wynyard station. We work within the Crown award, and have flexible, hybrid workplace guidelines.
About the role
The Mental Health Commission NSW is seeking a Corporate Governance Officer within the Directorate of Operations and Engagement. The role of the Corporate Governance Officer is to lead and coordinate compliance with NSW Government statutory and policy directives, coordinate internal and external audit functions, implement a risk management framework, and ensure overall good governance including prevention of fraud and corruption. The role also has an important function of supporting the Chief Audit Executive with the coordination and secretariat of the Commission's Audit and Risk Committee.
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About you
We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic and energetic, pays attention to detail, and has demonstrated experience with developing forward plans to achieve required outcomes. Whilst this position does not have any direct reports, it is essential that the incumbent can successfully engage with stakeholders to obtain required information.
You will need to meet the essential requirements as outlined in the Position Description {Add hyperlink} and ensure they are referenced in the answer to targeted questions, or in your resume.

• All our roles require candidates to have Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, valid work visa). Only Australian citizens and permanent residents are considered for permanent roles, and we do encourage those on a visa to apply for our temporary and casual roles.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits working with the Mental Health Commission of NSW

• Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within Mental Health Commission of NSW as well as the NSW Health Agency Cluster
• Hybrid working with an average two to three days per week working from home
• Flexible 35-hour week under the Crown award
• Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Wynyard train station

Valuing diversity and inclusion
The Mental Health Commission is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to people with lived experience of mental health issues and caring, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTI community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Notes
For applications to be considered, candidates must upload a current resume and a cover letter of 2 page maximum. The cover letter is to outline your capabilities and experience relevant to this role and to provide brief responses to the two questions below: * Describe how you have ensured that Corporate Governance functions are implemented to a high standard within a tight program, whilst also considering stakeholder and strategic implications?

• From your experience, what are the key elements of a positive workplace culture, why are the significant, and how have you have contributed?

The assessment process will include capability testing or work samples in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013.
For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Sector please
For role related queries or questions contact Ros O’Sullivan, Director Operations and Engagement by email ros.osullivan@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications close: Wednesday 17 January at 11:59 pm