Address The Governance and Risk Manager manages corporate governance and risk, and reports operationally to the Chief Operating Officer. The role manages the Governance and Strategy Coordinator (APS6) and works closely with the Executive Office.
The key duties of the position include:Specific Tasks
Overseeing the preparation of the Gallery’s corporate governance framework including development, implementation and monitoring of the Corporate Plan, the Annual Report and strategic planning.
Undertake performance reporting against the corporate governance framework to ensure the effective delivery of, and compliance with the Gallery’s accountability obligations and corporate goals and objectives.
Manage enterprise risk, including updating and monitoring of the enterprise risk register and managing Comcover insurance arrangements. The role also provides support to business areas in implementation of the NPG risk framework.
Manage the Gallery’s internal audit processes and reporting to the Audit Committee
Manage business continuity planning, and in coordination with the Manager Facilities and Collections Manager, manage emergency management.
Assist and provide direction to the Governance and Strategy Coordinator on Board and Committee secretariat matters.
Maintain the Gallery’s policy registers ensuring policies are reviewed and updated as required.
Perform the role of the Fraud Control Officer and ensure the fraud prevention and control framework meets the requirements of the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines 2011.
Manages relationships with key stakeholders and requests for information, including the Board and Office of the Arts.
Providing assistance to the Chief Operating Officer in compliance with a variety of legislative obligations.
EligibilitySection Criteria
Demonstrated understanding of governance and reporting cycles in a Commonwealth Government Environment.
Strong knowledge and experience of developing and implementing risk management frameworks and business continuity management practices consistent with best practice.
Experience or understanding of corporate governance practices, including strategic secretariat support.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the preparation of corporate, policy and briefing documents.
Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to understand strategic priorities and stakeholder expectations in a cultural environment.
A high degree of personal integrity and accountability with a demonstrated capacity to achieve results under pressure.
Desirable Qualifications, Experience or TrainingCertificate IV in Government (Fraud Control) or equivalent NotesIn no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to **********@npg.gov.au by the deadline.
Getting to know the National Portrait Gallery of AustraliaWe acknowledge the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Canberra region, upon whose lands the National Portrait Gallery stands.
The National Portrait Gallery reflects the face of Australia and increases understanding and appreciation of Australian people and their stories through the art of portraiture. Guided by our values of creativity, innovation, inclusivity and integrity, our purpose is to develop a national portrait collection and provide the broadest possible access to all Australians. We do this through presenting engaging exhibitions and live and educational programs onsite in our award-winning building in Canberra, offsite across Australia, and on demand.
The Gallery is a dynamic and inclusive workplace and recognises the great contribution of our team. We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our team and our visitors, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and respect family and caring responsibilities.
The Gallery is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with a disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
