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Principal Governance Officer


Internal Audit Service; Corporate Services; Brisbane City

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For the position of Principal Governance Officer, Internal Audit, we invite applications from dedicated professionals. We are seeking a committed individual with the expertise and enthusiasm to support the Head of Internal Audit to deliver audit services through a co-sourced arrangement. In this role your work will reflect and influence best practices in governance, innovative and streamlined processes, making a lasting positive impact on the broader department. This role is open to all applicants, however applicants with disability or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander that meet the minimum requirements for the role will be given priority consideration and invited to participate in the next selection activity.

Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Auditing & Compliance
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Flexible
Job ad reference QLD/631634/25
Closing date 01-May-2025
Job duration 12 months with the possibility of extension
Contact person Wietske Smith
Contact details Phone: 0427 022 467
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As the Principal Governance Officer you will:
• provide secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Committee, including managing logistics, coordinating papers and preparing minutes
• support the HIA in undertaking functional administration tasks including systems and records management, procurement processes and contract management.
• coordinate with relevant stakeholders to monitor and report on the implementation of audit recommendations
• prepare correspondence, briefs and related items to support the delivery of internal audit services
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support delivery of Audit and Risk Committee and Internal Audit services and to identify and drive opportunities to innovate and streamline processes
• foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and actively engage through our work to contribute to better outcomes for First Nations peoples of Australia.

For this role, you'll need to:
• an understanding of, or the ability to rapidly acquire, corporate governance obligations within the Queensland public sector
• experience in providing effective and efficient secretariat services
• experience in procurement and contract management
• the ability to analyse and interpret diverse information to ensure accurate records and reporting
• demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• contribute to our culture of respect and inclusion.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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