Strategy Governance jobs

Department: Service and Program Delivery
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

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Req ID: 85003

Director, Enterprise Strategy, Risk and Governance

Based in Parramatta

Ongoing position available

$273,254 to $298,948 total remuneration payable

Your role

The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is committed to delivering better outcomes for the people and communities of New South Wales. We are seeking an accomplished and strategic executive leader to drive enterprise-wide strategy, risk management, governance and compliance functions across one of the State’s largest and most complex government departments.

As Director, Enterprise Strategy, Risk and Governance, you will lead the delivery and monitoring of DCJ’s strategic plan, provide trusted advice to the Executive Leadership Team, and strengthen enterprise governance, risk and compliance capability across the department. This is a highly influential role that will shape organisational performance, support informed decision-making, and ensure the department continues to deliver on its priorities for the people of NSW.

What you’ll do

As the Director, Enterprise Strategy, Risk and Governance, you will:

Provide high-level strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team on organisational performance, governance and risk management.
Build and lead enterprise-wide risk, governance and compliance functions.
Direct business analysis, risk modelling and compliance programs.
Develop governance frameworks and oversee key governance functions.
Lead organisational change, transformation and communication initiatives.
Build a high-performing team and culture of accountability.

What we’re looking for

Extensive senior executive leadership experience in strategy, governance, risk or compliance.
Ability to provide strategic advice on complex and sensitive issues.
Experience developing enterprise governance and risk frameworks.
Success leading organisational transformation and performance improvement.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Tuesday 8 September at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager, the Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services, Kenna Ackley, via her Executive Assistant, Shelley Nelson at shelley.nelson@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Dylan Huke on 0484 362 936 or email at seniorexecutiverecruitment@dcj.nsw.gov.au.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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