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Principal Advisor (Procurement, Risk & Governance)
6 Pikki Street, Maroochydore
Join the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority at an exciting time as we establish a new statutory authority from the ground up.
As Principal Advisor (Procurement, Risk and Governance), you will play a pivotal role in shaping SCWA's governance foundations.
You will lead the Board secretariat function, support the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board, and help drive strong engagement, assurance and decision-making across the organisation and with government stakeholders.
Your immediate focus will be to design and embed key governance settings, including delegations, reporting frameworks, corporate policies, and systems and processes for risk, assurance, audit and procurement.
This is a unique opportunity to build the frameworks that will support SCWA's success from day one.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Procurement |
| Classification | AO7 |
| Workplace Location | Sunshine Coast |
| Job ad reference | QLD/SCWA700116 |
| Closing date | 18-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Teressa Ziehmer |
| Contact details | 07 3003 2361 Access the National Relay Service |
PLEASE NOTE IT IS A BUSINESS REQUIREMENT FOR STAFF TO BE WORKING IN OFFICE FOR A MINIMUM 6 MONTHS WHILE THE SUNSHINE COAST WATERWAYS AUTHORITY IS ESTABLISHED.
The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.
- Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
- Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
- All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
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