QRIDA is seeking individuals with demonstrated leadership and management skills in the administration and coordination of supporting key objectives of QRIDA, including but not limited to strategic and operational policy, research into various legislative and policy issues, and corporate governance (planning, reporting, training, business continuity, compliance and audit activities). For the full selection criteria, please refer to the role description attached.

Job details

Some of the key responsibilities of this role include:

• Assist to research, develop, maintain and review organisational policies, standards, guidelines, procedures and programs to support QRIDA's corporate governance framework.
• Undertake projects and activities on a diverse range of corporate, governance and compliance issues and provide the Manager, Corporate Governance and Policy with advice and recommendations in relation to such projects.
• Assist with the development of change management and staff communication strategies, including the coordination of appropriate consultation processes with relevant stakeholders, including QRIDA staff, on proposed governance and policy frameworks.
• Contribute towards the effective management of the business unit's resources and information in accordance with QRIDA's governance and policy frameworks, including but not limited to risk management, business continuity and compliance management.

For a full description of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the role description attached.

Working at QRIDA

Joining our passionate team means an opportunity to learn, further your career, have your ideas heard and make a difference for rural and regional Australians every day.

Our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, employee assistance and benefits programs, rewarding training opportunities, and a healthy balance between work and life commitments.

QRIDA is a small organisation of just over two hundred employees. We value diversity in our community and work hard to foster an environment of inclusivity and trust.

Our Role and Purpose

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) is a specialist provider of government financial and advisory support to rural and regional Queensland.

As a statutory body of the Queensland Government we have been helping primary producers and industry recover from natural disaster, improve sustainability and profitability, make a start in business, and overcome difficult conditions, for more than 30 years.

As the Queensland Government's experts in rural finance, we also administer the State Government's Farm Business Debt Mediation program, the Farm Debt Reconstruction Office, conduct a biennial Rural Debt Survey, undertake research and provide advice to the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing, and Minister for Regional and Rural Development.

QRIDA is empowered under the Rural and Regional Adjustment Act 1994 to deliver additional programs and services across a range of industry sectors and to local, state and territory governments throughout Australia and for the Australian Government.

We're committed to do more to be a proactive, responsible and reliable provider of financial management services and assistance to create sustainable rural communities.

To see what we are working on now visit our website at www.qrida.qld.gov.au

Further information

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

To apply for this position please download a copy of the ' Applying for a Job at QRIDA' guide and follow the instructions, particularly, with regards to providing a statement addressing each selection criteria separately as part of your application.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applying for a Job at QRIDA guide_29October2024 (PDF, 357KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Corporate Governance and Policy Officer CGP (PDF, 261KB)