Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.
- Be a leader in NSW’s transition to renewable energy and reliable electricity systems!
- Temporary (initial 6 months with the potential for extension)
- Full time opportunity (35 hours per week) opportunity
- Office based – Sydney CBD
- Clerk Grade 11/12 - Salary ranges from $145,378 to $168,130 + super
The NSW Energy Security Corporation is a new statutory corporation constituted under the Energy Security Corporation Act 2024 (ESC Act). The Corporation will partner with the private sector to accelerate investment in clean energy projects in NSW, and to support New South Wales to achieve the targets for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions under the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023.
The NSW Energy Security Corporation is currently seeking to appoint a Manager, Risk, Governance & Audit to lead the implementation and oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management framework and acts as ESC’s Chief Audit Executive (CAE), reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) on audit outcomes and related compliance matters.
Key Knowledge and experience
- Relevant high-level experience for the oversight of highly effective risk management and internal audit function.
- Significant and relevant experience in risk management, compliance and governance, together with a sound understanding of business systems improvement.
- Strong understanding of public sector risk management policies and frameworks for general government sector entities.
- Experience in establishing and leading a risk management function within a startup organisation.
- Exposure to risk management in the financial and/or investment sectors.
Essential Requirements – As detailed in the Role Description
- Appropriate professional certifications or qualifications recognised by the Institute of Internal Auditors, CPA Australia, or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
For more information read the full Role Description: Manager, Risk, Governance & Audit
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations. DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Tuesday 10th June at 11:55pm
Should you require further information about the role please contact Laurence Street via laurence.street@dpie.nsw.gov.au
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- provide alternative formats to apply
- make adjustments to the recruitment process
- offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks
We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au or Cassie Dryburgh on 0439 207 553 (please include reference number 542908).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.
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