Manager, Corporate Governance and Risk
Corporate Governance and Risk Manager
Operations and Culture Directorate
Full Time Permanent
Clerk award 11/12
Clerk grade 11/12, salary range $149,739 to $173,174 (plus superannuation and leave loading).
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The Mental Health Commission NSW is seeking interested applicants for the position Corporate Governance and Risk Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the corporate governance, compliance an risk portfolio with the Director of Operations and Culture.
Role of Mental Health Commission NSW
The Mental Health Commission of New South Wales (the Commission) was established in July 2012. The Commission's purpose is to lead, drive and measure mental health, wellbeing and suicide prevention reform across whole of government. Our progressive work shapes contemporary policies to achieve the best outcomes for the people of NSW.
The Commission works with government agencies, peak bodies, community-managed organisations, academics, advocacy groups and service providers. We believe this approach, with close collaboration in all aspects of our work, will achieve stronger services and better outcomes for all people in NSW.
We are based in the Sydney CBD and have agreed flexible working arrangements.
The Mental Health Commission is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Visit us at: http://www.nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au
Primary Purpose of the Role
The position works to ensure the Commission meets its relevant corporate governance, enterprise risk and compliance obligations. The role supports the Director Operations and Culture who holds the roles of Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to ensure the agency meets its corporate governance and compliance statutory requirements.
The role is required to translate policy into practice by developing, reviewing and implementing corporate governance, risk and compliance related internal policy/ and procedure frameworks.
About You
You are a strategic, detail-focused leader with deep expertise in corporate governance, risk management, and compliance within a complex organisation. With a strong understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks, you bring a proactive approach to ensuring organisational integrity, transparency, and accountability.
You excel at overseeing governance functions such as Audit & Risk Committees, internal audit programs, enterprise risk frameworks, and legislative compliance. Your experience enables you to confidently manage external auditors, provide high-quality secretariat support, and guide executive leaders in meeting statutory and organisational obligations.
You are highly skilled in interpreting and applying legislation including the Government Information (Public Access) Act and privacy requirements, and you are comfortable acting as a trusted advisor on matters related to public interest disclosures, legal coordination, and internal policy governance.
A natural communicator and collaborator, you build strong relationships across all levels of the organisation. You bring sound judgement, ethical leadership, and the ability to simplify complex governance matters, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Essential Requirements: (to be addressed in your application)
• Tertiary qualification in Risk Management, Governance, Business or other related discipline.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in managing corporate governance, risk, and compliance functions ideally within a government agency.
• Demonstrated experience in providing strategic advice and assurance to an Audit & Risk Committee (ARC), including preparing high-quality reports, risk assessments, and audit updates that support informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, an ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all professional dealings.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-volume, complex environments, with strong problem-solving skills and the capacity to manage competing priorities to meet both strategic and operational outcomes of a statutory organisation.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve optimal business outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, with the ability to engage, influence, and collaborate across a broad range of internal and external partners to support service delivery and governance outcomes.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities and Key Challenges, please see PD link here
How to apply
For applications to be considered, candidates must upload a current resume and a cover letter up to a maximum of 3 -pages outlining your interest in the role and how you meet each of the essential requirements of the role. The cover letter is to also outline your capabilities and relevant experience to this role.
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Click here for the role LINK TO PD HERE
For role related queries or questions please contact Jennifer Black, the Commissioner via email Jennifer.black2@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications close: Tuesday 18 November to Wednesday 3 December 2025 (11.59pm)
