Senior Operational Governance Officer

Job Description - Senior Operational Governance Officer (0000B5LT)Senior Operational Governance Officer - 0000B5LTAt the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.Full time ongoing opportunityLocated in Parramatta with flexible working arrangements availableSalary ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loadingAbout the roleThe Senior Operational Governance Officer plays a key role in this newly created team, supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of department-wide operational governance controls, ensuring alignment with legislative and policy requirements.The role drives continuous improvement and promotes good governance across operational areas.Key challenges include staying current with best practice governance controls, embedding improvements, identifying and communicating governance requirements across a large and diverse organisation, and influencing cultural change to foster ownership of governance within business units.For further information please click here to view the role description.About youExperienced in developing, implementing, and monitoring operational governance controls, including delegations, in large or complex organisations.Strong knowledge of legislative, policy, and compliance requirements, with the ability to provide advice and guidance to business units on governance matters.Skilled in managing governance processes and tools, including registers, compliance attestations, and risk assessment initiatives, ensuring accuracy and transparency.Able to influence cultural change, embed continuous improvement, and foster ownership of governance across diverse teams.Effective communicator capable of preparing high-quality reports, briefings, and presentations for senior executives and external stakeholders, while building collaborative relationships internally and externally.Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Public Administration or a related field and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance for paid employment.Competitive salary, salary sacrificing, employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions.Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth.How to applyAttach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department''s values and priorities.NoteThe selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake preemployment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.Childrelated roleAs a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.Closing dateSunday 1st February 2026 at 11:59 pm.ContactFor role enquiries, please contact Suzette Gay at [email protected] StatementWe welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion .Recruitment poolA recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.LocationSydney Region Greater WestWork TypeFulltimeNumber of Positions1Remuneration PackagePackage includes salary ($129,464 - $142,665), employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.Traditional Custodians StatementWe pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-02-01