AO7 Principal Governance Officer

Salary:

$85 - 91

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Temporary

Location:

Brisbane - QLD

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

3917931

Contact Name:

Perry Flynn

Contact Email:

perry@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

12-May-2025

Public Sector People are working with a Queensland State Government Department to recruit an AO7 Principal Governance Officer with experience working within the Public Sector.

This is a 3 Month Contract Opportunity with a possible extension available.

$85.31 per hour plus super
3 Month Contract
Brisbane CBD Location

About the Role:

As a Principal Governance Officer, you will be instrumental in enhancing the departments financial governance capability. You will lead the development and delivery of key financial governance, policy, and process initiatives, playing a critical role in ensuring the department meet statutory obligations, adhere to government policy, and champion best practice financial management.

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities Will Include:

Developing Financial Governance Frameworks:
- Preparing the CFO Assurance Framework, CFO Assurance Report, and supporting documentation for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and the CFO.
- Managing the Internal Control Self-Assessment (ICSA) process, including survey preparation, collation, analysis of responses, and reporting results to senior management.
- Designing and reviewing internal controls, reporting findings, and driving the implementation of improvement opportunities in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Conducting other assurance activities as required and providing quarterly updates to the ARC and the CFO.
Establishing and Maintaining Financial Policies:
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining our department's Financial Management Practice Manual (FMPM) and related policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Staying informed of Whole of Government (WoG) financial policy changes (directives, guidelines, and relevant legislation).
- Developing new departmental policy documents and updating existing ones to align with WoG policy changes, ensuring our policy framework remains current.
Managing Financial Delegations:
- Assessing new financial delegation requests and conducting regular reviews to ensure delegations are appropriate and up-to-date.
Providing Exceptional Stakeholder Engagement:
- Offering accurate and actionable advice to Business Groups and other stakeholders, ensuring appropriate training and support is available.
- Proactively following up on outstanding actions to ensure timely delivery of results.
- Solving problems creatively and communicating persuasively to gain acceptance of solutions across diverse audiences.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by promoting high-quality work supported by robust quality systems.
- Presenting clear, concise reports and information based on sound interpretation.
Leading and Supervising the Governance and Compliance Team.
Supporting the Manager, Financial Governance and Operations: Assisting with the day-to-day management of the team's tasks.
Contributing to Projects: Participating in various projects and ad hoc tasks as directed.
Undertaking Other Duties as Required.

About You:
You are a proactive and strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial governance principles and practices. You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities. Your experience in developing and implementing financial policies and frameworks will be invaluable in this role. You are a natural leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team.

Apply Now:
If you are a highly motivated governance professional seeking a role where you can drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply! Submit your resume by clicking Apply Now or email perry@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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