APS 6 Governance Administration Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job APS 6 Governance Administration Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

About the business

Wirrigan Group require an APS 6 level, Governance & Administration officer for a period of six months with our client a large Government Department in Canberra.

About the role

• Reporting to the Assistant Director and Director, Program Governance, Risk and Performance section, you will provide assistance in the implementation of governance and risk management initiatives and in encouraging and sustaining an organisational culture that supports high performance.
• Develop, implement and maintain relevant governance and risk management documents and registers, and coordinate feedback from program directors and other key stakeholders on content and issues.
• Support the evaluation of unacceptable conduct claims and administration of outcomes.
• Provide high-level secretariat support Committees. This includes preparation of the agendas, minutes and action logs, and the tracking and monitoring of decisions.
• Assessing application for FEE-HELP re-credits under unacceptable conduct provisions.
• Maintain high-level knowledge and understanding of the key activities and responsibilities of the program work areas.
• Monitor and review external audit reports and third-party health checks.

Skills and experience

• Skills in providing governance support for program and/or project forums.
• Experience in managing meeting arrangements, preparation of agendas, papers, minutes and the tracking and monitoring of decisions and action items.
• Ability to plan and prioritise to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
• Well-developed communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of program/project management methodologies.
• Understanding of risk management processes.
• Ability to gain an understanding of complex student loan program requirements in a short time.
• Ability to interrogate evidence and draft detailed minutes.