Senior Governance and Assurance Officer

Job no: 493524
Work type: Full Time
Location: Australia Wide, Head Office, Canberra
Classification: DHA Level 6

About us

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is a nationally recognised Government Business Enterprise (GBE) with the primary role of providing housing and related services to Defence and their families. DHA manages one of Australia’s largest national housing portfolios of about 17,000 properties and has an opportunity for experienced Risk and Assurance Officers to join the team.

About your team

The Governance and Communication Group is responsible for facilitating and administering compliance with DHA's legislative requirements and overarching governance frameworks, as well as all communication and media activities.

About the role

We are looking for two motivated professionals to join our team, supporting two or more of the following functions: risk management, internal audit, assurance, compliance, and business continuity.

These roles offer the opportunity for you to contribute to a range of governance functions and help DHA leadership to gain confidence in DHA’s system of internal controls. You will work collaboratively with a close-knit group of teams to achieve DHA’s commitment to excellence in governance

This is a great opportunity to gain a wealth of experience working closely across the business and with DHA leadership, and eventually to lead a key function under the supervision of an Assistant Director. There is a clear pathway to career development in various governance related disciplines.  You will likely work across the business and the leadership to design and execute fit-for-purpose assurance activities.

In this role, you are expected to:

• Contribute to enterprise-level programs to change behaviours and practices across the organisation
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills creatively to gather information, research, investigate and provide appropriate recommendations/solutions
• Manage stakeholders and use appropriate communication styles and skills to tailor to different audiences.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Gain a wealth of experience across a range of governance-related functions facilitating a clear path to career development
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance
• Positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location. 

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

How to apply

To apply, click the Apply Now button below with your current resume and a 500-word one page pitch, addressing the requirements of the role.

For more information about the role, view the Position Description.

Any questions? Please contact Hirunda Kanaharaarachchi, Director Strategic Governance T: 0423 982 871 E:  Hirunda.kanaharaarachchi@dha.gov.au

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close

AEST 11.55pm Sunday, 12 January 2025

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