AO7 Principal Governance Officer

Location: brisbane
Salary: $88.29 per hour + super (36.25 hours per week, PAYG)
Job Type: temporary
Contact: Sam Rubino
AO7 Principal Governance Officer 
Location: Brisbane CBD (Albert Street precinct)
Contract: 27 April 2026 to 30 October 2026 (with potential extension)
Rate: $88.29 per hour + super (36.25 hours per week, PAYG)

This role is responsible for leading and strengthening governance, risk, and performance frameworks within a large Queensland Government environment.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic planning, performance, risk, and governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with legislative requirements, ISO standards, and whole-of-government expectations
  • Provide governance oversight across key functions including internal audit, legal, Right to Information (RTI), and insurance matters
  • Deliver high-quality advice to executives and stakeholders on contemporary governance, risk, audit, and planning practices
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to support an integrated and best-practice operating environment
  • Prepare complex reports, submissions, and briefing materials for senior leadership and governance committees
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across internal business areas, central agencies, and external stakeholders
  • Promote a positive, risk-aware culture through facilitation, workshops, and communities of practice
  • Support and contribute to strategic projects that underpin governance and organisational accountability
  • Develop and maintain tools, frameworks, and resources to strengthen governance capability across the organisation
Mandatory Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience across governance, risk, planning, and performance functions
  • Strong ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, resolving complex issues and delivering outcomes
  • Highly developed analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to provide clear, well-reasoned advice at a senior level
  • Proven stakeholder engagement capability, with strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
  • Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and deliver in ambiguous or changing environments
  • Experience in team capability development, resource management, and performance monitoring
  • Commitment to ethical behaviour, collaboration, and continuous improvement


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