- 6-months contract role
- Contribute to governance, policy, risk and compliance initiatives across IT functions
- Perth-based role supporting senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Governance & Policy Officer to support the development and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies, procedures and compliance processes across a complex technology environment. This role will work closely with business leaders, governance committees and key stakeholders to strengthen organisational processes, support decision-making and ensure alignment with best-practice IT governance principles.
The Role
As the IT Governance & Policy Officer, you will play a key role in supporting governance activities, maintaining policy frameworks and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the technology function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting governance forums, committees and executive-level meetings through coordination, reporting and follow-up activities.
- Researching and analysing information to develop, review and improve policies, procedures and governance documentation.
- Assisting with IT governance, risk, compliance and quality management initiatives.
- Providing practical advice and guidance on governance standards, frameworks, processes and methodologies.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal stakeholders across business and technology teams.
- Preparing reports, briefing materials and governance documentation for senior leaders and decision-making bodies.
- Monitoring actions, risks and issues, and ensuring appropriate records and governance artefacts are maintained.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working across the governance function.
- Demonstrated experience supporting governance, committee, board, executive or corporate reporting functions.
- Proven ability to research complex issues, analyse information and develop policies, procedures and business documentation.
- Strong understanding of governance principles, compliance frameworks and risk management practices.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports, recommendations and briefing materials for diverse audiences.
- Experience engaging and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders across multiple business areas.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively within a complex and evolving environment.
- Experience within government, public sector or similarly regulated environments.
- Exposure to IT governance, information security, IT risk, compliance, audit or service management frameworks.
- Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and stakeholders.
- Current Western Australian driver's licence.
- Opportunity to contribute to strategic governance and technology initiatives.
- Exposure to senior leadership and organisation-wide governance activities.
- Collaborative and values-driven work environment.
- Career development within a complex and impactful operational setting.
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