Where

Senior Governance Officer - Flexible

Queensland Government
Brisbane Full-day Full-time

Description:

Do you believe that good governance is important in a Parliamentary democracy? And is fundamental to organisational success? Are you inspired by the challenge of enabling an organisation improve and deliver on its purpose?

If yes, consider joining us as a Senior Governance Officer.

This is a role where your organisational talents, creativity for improvement and commitment to quality will make a real difference. You will have an opportunity to learn and grow professionally in one of the Queensland Government’s most nimble and technology progressive corporate governance units. Working both autonomously and as part of an innovative and supportive team this position in Performance, Reporting and Risk will bring you challenges and rewards. It will test your capacity to think creatively to deliver governance projects both small and large.

Your contribution

The role contributes across the corporate governance and performance reporting work program. This includes delivery (and improvement) of departmental external annual reports, progress reporting on government commitment delivery, supporting operational and risk planning processes, and helping to lead the quarterly reporting

processes to the executive leadership.

What's in it for you?

By joining Performance, Reporting and Risk you be part of a highly committed, diverse in their thinking, passionate team. The work is fascinating and fulfilling, giving you the opportunity to continually learn about, engage in, and contribute to almost every aspect of the department, covering issues and services across the environment, national parks, science, tourism industry support, and the corporate business services.

For more on what the department does and why it is a great place to work check out our stories here (insert hyperlink - https://www.detsi.qld.gov.au/ourdepartment/

employment )

We offer a broad range of highly flexible work-life balance arrangements. This includes a potential 50:50 split of office and alternative work location opportunity in one or a combination of locations such as working from home, the Brisbane CBD, a distributed work centre across South East Queensland or in a regional location.

It will be highly rewarding if you like to test yourself by balancing project delivery to timeframes and high-quality standards while maintaining excellent relationships.

As you learn and grow, building skills and expertise you will increasingly engage with a larger number of colleagues both internally and with central Queensland Government agencies as you contribute across a wide range of corporate governance management processes in line with the annual strategic management processes of the Queensland Government.

For more go here

About You

This position requires and would excite someone who:

  • Enjoys getting things done and managing a number of projects simultaneously
  • Likes the challenge of improving delivery processes and service outcomes
  • Understands the important role of governance in a Parliamentary democracy
  • Builds strong constructive team and stakeholder relationships while achieving quality results
  • Is able to contribute to workplace equity and diversity


How To Apply

If you would like to know more about what the role entails you are highly encouraged to contact Matthew Boevink, matthew.boevink@detsi.qld.gov.au to arrange a time to catch up before applying.

Please also contact Matthew if you need any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role.

A pplications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Administration
21 Jan 2026;   from: linkedin.com

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