The Role The APS 6 Governance Officer is a key role within the Navy Safety and Environment (NavySafE) Branch, delivering support across a broad range of internal Branch tasks. Working closely with the Executive Director and Section Heads, this position is responsible for consolidating data and information to enable whole-of-Branch decision-making and maintain alignment with NavySafE's strategic direction. The role also acts as a key interface with other areas within the Division, Navy, and broader Defence. This position is critical to supporting NavySafE's accountability in developing and sustaining Navy's Safety and Environment Management Systems and assuring senior leadership of compliance and effectiveness. Knowledge of strategic planning and business administration is essential, alongside strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership capabilities to achieve both strategic and operational outcomes. In this role you will: Coordinate governance activities to ensure transparency and informed decision-making. Prepare, review, and ensure the quality and timely delivery of briefing materials for Committees and Boards attended by senior executives. Consolidate inputs from subject matter experts, ensuring alignment with governance requirements and Defence standards. Track actions arising from meetings, maintain accurate records, and manage the flow of information across the Branch. Support strategic planning and business administration, including input into the NavySafE Business Plan and quarterly reviews. Support enterprise safety initiatives and WHS reviews through consolidated reporting and governance oversight. Manage branch workflows and coordinate business operations. Liaise with stakeholders across Navy, Defence, and other divisions to ensure timely and accurate delivery of governance outputs. About our Team The Navy Safety and Environment Branch works across a range of specialisations including work health and safety, occupational hygiene, environment protection, and compliance and risk management systems. We are an integrated workforce, which includes military and civilian personnel with highly specialised skills and deep maritime experience. Our Ideal Candidate We are seeking a motivated and high-performing Governance Officer who exemplifies professionalism and brings fresh ideas, diverse experience, and perspectives to our team. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working across a broad range of administrative tasks, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will display leadership at all levels, applying strong information literacy skills to solve problems and make informed decisions. You will work collaboratively to achieve outcomes and contribute to a positive team culture. You will be capable of managing multiple priorities to a high standard, delivering quality outputs, and achieving results within defined timeframes. Your well-developed written and verbal communication skills will enable you to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders. We value team players who are adaptable, supportive, and considerate of others. If you are someone who can cultivate productive relationships, embrace challenges, and contribute to the success of our team, we would love to hear from you. The key duties of the position include Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Baseline Vetting" level.
