Senior Coordinator, Assurance and Secretariats

• Help shape governance that supports better decisions across the department.
• Provide trusted advice and keep important assurance processes running smoothly.
• Work closely with senior leaders and key decision-making forums.
• Improve systems and processes that strengthen accountability and oversight.
• Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As Senior Coordinator, Assurance and Secretariats, you will strengthen governance and assurance across the department.

You will support committees, portfolios and entities to meet their obligations with confidence and consistency.

You will:

• deliver high-quality secretariat support to key assurance forums
• coordinate governance activities and reporting across committees and portfolios
• drive continuous improvement of processes, systems and tools
• provide trusted advice and practical guidance on governance requirements
• maintain accurate oversight of actions, documentation and assurance outputs.

About you

Relevant tertiary and/or industry qualifications are desirable. Experience in governance, assurance and secretariat functions will be highly regarded.

You should also have:

• demonstrated experience supporting governance and assurance in complex organisations
• proven ability to provide high-quality secretariat support to boards and committees
• sound understanding of regulatory, ethical and procedural requirements for specialised governance forums
• strong critical thinking, adaptability and commitment to continuous improvement.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Charlotte Bartrum-Terrill at ***email_hidden***.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy .

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.