Ao7 principal assurance officer & ao8 manager compliance and assurance

AO7 Principal Assurance Officer & AO8 Manager Compliance and Assurance AO7 Principal Assurance Officer & AO8 Manager - Compliance and Assurance $84.49 - $93.42 + Super (38 hours PAYG) Stunning South Brisbane Office location 4101 (hybrid work) ASAP start - initial 6 month contracts Six Degrees is recruiting two key roles in a state government department's Compliance and Assurance Branch, both with immediate start dates and the possibility for contract extension.These roles will play vital parts in advancing the organization's compliance, risk management, and assurance functions, supporting strategic decision-making and promoting best practices.AO7 Principal Assurance Officer Contract Duration: Immediate start to 27 June 2025 (possibility for extension) About the Role As the Principal Assurance Officer, you'll take ownership of the department's risk management activities, ensuring its value is well-communicated and understood across the organization.You will provide strategic advice, leadership and operational direction regarding project management, risk management, internal control frameworks, business continuity and crisis management.You'll also drive an uplift in project management skills and be responsible for creating insightful dashboards in Power BI to enhance risk and performance visibility.Key Responsibilities Provide strategic advice and mentoring in project management, governance, corporate accountability and risk mitigation.Lead performance monitoring and develop an annual assurance framework.Champion risk management by ensuring its importance is recognized organization-wide.Oversee business continuity planning, coordinating analyses to keep critical plans current.Leverage Power BI to produce dashboards that support data-driven risk management insights.Preferred Qualifications Experience in project management, risk, or governance within the public sector is highly regarded.Power BI skills are a plus.AO8 Manager - Compliance and Assurance Contract Duration: Immediate start to 4 April 2025 (possibility for extension) About the Role As Manager, Compliance and Assurance, you'll lead the compliance team, manage policy implementation, and play a key role in strengthening relationships with internal audit.You'll also oversee a structured program to test and validate internal controls, supporting the organization's commitment to accountability and integrity.A key focus of this role will be to uphold probity and integrity through oversight and the provision of sound advice to safeguard compliance within the organisation.Key Responsibilities Lead a team to deliver compliance and assurance services and build capability in governance requirements.Strengthen the partnership with internal audit, ensuring comprehensive internal control testing.Oversee procurement and records management, maintaining compliance with relevant policies including Queensland Procurement Policy processes and overseeing the records management function in accordance with the Public Records Act.Implement and review policies such as Fraud and Corruption, Risk Management, and Financial Delegations.Provide executive leadership with high-level advice on risk and compliance matters, including internal controls, records management, new or changed legislation.Core Competencies Leads Strategically: Sees issues from multiple perspectives and considers broader implications.Stimulates Innovation: Promotes the exchange of ideas across teams and stakeholders.Builds Relationships: Proactively supports collaborative efforts across departments.Drives Accountability: Encourages alternative strategies to address challenges.Demonstrates Sound Governance: Upholds regulatory standards consistently.Preferred Qualifications Experience in a senior public sector role in compliance, auditing, project management, or risk management.A demonstrated ability to build strong internal audit partnerships is highly desirable.Application Process To apply, please submit your up-to-date resume.For any questions, please contact Sam Rubino at ******.Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live.We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments for you.#J-18808-Ljbffr