Senior Governance and Risk Officer
Role Title: Senior Governance and Risk Officer (REQ637363)
• Ongoing role
• 35 hour working week, with hybrid work arrangements
• Supportive and development focussed team
• Sydney CBD location, close to public transport
About this role
As Senior Governance and Risk Officer you will bring your expertise to:
• Lead, coordinate, and report on the Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) internal audit program.
• Facilitate the implementation, maturity and continuous improvement of the HPCA’s enterprise risk management framework and processes.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to internal audit, governance and risk, ensuring compliance and alignment with best-practice standards.
• Give advice, educate and make recommendations on governance, internal audit and risk management to support informed decision making and strengthen risk and audit culture across the organisation.
• Prepare high quality written reports, briefs and discussion papers, and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a key liaison point for stakeholders involved in the HPCA’s governance audit and enterprise risk functions.
Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description:
About you
We are seeking applicants with:
• demonstrated experience in leading and supporting audit and risk programs.
• strong communication, project management and time management skills.
• the ability to work in a small, dynamic team environment.
How to apply
Applicants must review the role description and must submit:
• an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages)
• a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills AND
• a response to the two target questions below (1-2 pages total)
Your application will not be considered if responses to the target questions are not provided.
Target questions
1. Describe a time when you had to communicate complex compliance or risk related information to a diverse audience (e.g. executives, technical specialists, operational staff). How did you tailor your message to ensure understanding, and what was the outcome?
2. Provide an example of a project or a piece of work you managed from planning through to completion. How did you identify risks, engage stakeholders, monitor progress and ensure the project achieved its intended outcomes?
For role related queries or questions contact Paula Ardino, Manager Corporate Governance HPCA at Paula.Ardino@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ637363.
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday, 12 April 2026
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
Benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements
• flex leave on top of annual leave
• great learning and development opportunities including LinkedIn learning
• employee support services
• fitness passport
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Applications Close: 11:59pm on Sunday, 12 April 2026
