It Quality And Compliance Officer

The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is committed to promoting biodiversity and conservation to enrich people’s lives, through sustainable management of Western Australia’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in the department’s care.THIS IS A 12-MONTH FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME POSITION
(WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION OR PERMANENCY)THIS POSITION IS BASED IN KENSINGTONAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT
MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 17 APRIL 2024Job DescriptionUnder general direction, the IT Quality and Compliance Officer is responsible for coordinating IT compliance and quality activities across two core functions.Strategic IT risk management:

• coordinates the strategic IT risk management lifecycle including maintaining the strategic IT risk register (identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment), managing the functions of the OIM risk management group, strategic and executive reporting and communicating key risks to a variety of stakeholders.

• coordinates the development and review of the department’s strategic IT risk artefacts, ensuring alignment with contemporary risk management practices and tools and Compliance with department, government and risk management principles and related IT standards; and

• promotes a risk aware culture, encouraging risk integration into strategic, tactical and operational activities and business-IT decision making.

IT Quality and Compliance:

• coordinates the internal and external audit processes and participates in compliance activities throughout the audit cycle to maintain compliance with department, government compliance, maturity and best practice standards;

• leads and coordinates quality improvements across OIM in accordance with defined quality criteria through analysis (identify, measure, improve, control), identifying alternative solutions, assessing feasibility, and recommending new approaches;

• reports on the Quality and Compliance program using data analysis to generate a variety of dashboard, performance, executive or formal compliance reports; and

• leads and motivates OIM staff in the development and achievement of Quality and Compliance goals and approaches change with positivity.

Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following four (4) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total. * Working experience in exploring various possibilities and assist in generating innovative open standard based solutions related to IT Quality and Compliance within a multi-faceted IT environment.

• Demonstrated ability to apply lateral thinking to contribute ideas and solutions in a complex environment, utilising best practice principles, methods and processes related to contemporary IT Quality and Compliance issues.

• Proven experience to plan and coordinate compliance, risk and assurance programs and formulate quality control standards to improve IT efficiency (doing things right) and effectiveness (doing the right things).

• Knowledge of quality management systems (for example: ISO 9000-series), improvement frameworks (for example: ‘plan, do, check, act’ lean management methods), industry standard security frameworks (for example: ASD Essential 8, ASD ISM, NIST Cyber Security Framework, ISO/IEC 27000-series) and IT service management practices (for example: ITIL).

Note: The successful applicant will be required to possess or obtain a current (issue date not older than 6 months) and satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.For the full role description, detailed responsibilities and a full list of selection criteria, please refer to the attached Job Description below. The documents attached to this advertisement are available in alternative formats upon request.Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment, it is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status or a visa with entitlement to live and work in Australia for the term of the contract.For Further Job-Related Information: Please contact Fiona Westenhaver on 0404 017 818, or for further information about the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions please visit .Application Instructions:To allow the selection panel to make an accurate assessment of your application, please submit the following:A covering letter.A written response addressing the above four (4) requested criteria (in no more than three (3) pages).A current resume.To ensure that you submit the required and appropriate information in your application, please read the attached Job Application Kit carefully. All documents attached with your application must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. To avoid last minute congestion of the system, please endeavour to submit your application well before the closing time.No late or proforma applications will be accepted.A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary in order to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.Substantive Equality StatementThe Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. The Department also promotes flexible working arrangements.Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on (08) 9219 9879 or . Do not send job applications to this email; they will not be accepted.Similar appointments may be made from this process in locations throughout Western Australia within a 12-month period to positions that may be permanent or contract, including contract appointments with the possibility of subsequent permanency.