Governance And Internal Controls Policy Officer

Government agency seeks Governance andPolicy Officer to provide Governance and Internal Controls specialist guidance to business teamsGovernance and Internal Controls Policy Officer

• $110,000-$115,000 plus Super depending on experience
• Full-time, ongoing permanent position. Immediate Start
• Melbourne CBD location/Working from Home Arrangement

About the roleGovernment agency seeks an experienced Governance and Internal Controls Policy Officer to join them in a full-time, ongoing position located in Melbourne CBD. As the Governance and Internal Controls Policy Officer, you will provide Internal Controls specialist guidance to business teams and deliver continuous improvements to the agency's Committee Governance Program. As the Governance and Internal Controls Policy Officer, you will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and providing advice on the agency's controls initial assessment, control documentation, control design, control testing, providing the outcome of control testing to control owners and provide recommendations for improvement.Key dutiesYour key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing existing policy and procedure documents to ensure the effectiveness of Internal Controls and adoption of best practices.
• Providing training, aligned with the Risk Management Program, to create an understanding on the importance of internal control and assurance concepts to the departments
• Partnering with the Risk and Finance Teams and other Departments on Internal Controls and assurance issues and make recommendations to address them.
• Delivering briefings and policy advice that support the strategic direction of the business team and department.
• Identifying opportunities for stakeholder engagement and implementing engagement processes including the preparation of stakeholder engagement document, and analysis of feedback to inform policy summaries and reports.
• Providing timely alerts to the Executive Leadership Team and delivering continuous improvements for the Committee Governance Program

Key Selection CriteriaThe skills and experience you will need to demonstrate include:

• Prior experience in reviewing and formulating policy and procedure documents.
• Significant experience in establishing Internal Controls and risk management.
• Experience in providing high-quality advice and ensuring that Executive briefings are written to a high standard and align with governance controls.
• Proven ability to manage and lead complex policy projects.
• Demonstrable understanding of how state government policies and programs are delivered.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to influence outcomes

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Public Policy, Public administration or equivalent.
• Membership of the Professional Institutes is desirable.
• Committee Governance experience desirable.

How to apply?Please apply online using the appropriate link below quoting Ref No. 238362 and forwarding a copy of your resume and cover letter highlighting your governance, risk management and public policy experience, your government experience, and your suitability for the role.