Drive Integrity and Strengthen Assurance Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for good governance, risk management and assurance? The Governance, Planning and Communication Branch within the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (Cth) ( CDPP ) is looking to fill two vacancies in the Governance, Planning & Performance and Audit, Risk & Integrity teams; Assistant Manager, Governance, Performance & Planning; and Assistant Manager, Audit, Risk & Integrity These operational leadership roles are critical for the CDPP's corporate performance and integrity, reporting to the relevant Manager. In these roles you will: Lead and support integrated governance, internal audit, and enterprise risk functions; Play a pivotal part in enhancing the CDPP's agency accountability, support leadership decision-making and fostering a strong culture of compliance and continuous improvement; and Collaborate across the Enabling Services Group (ESG), Executive Committee and Prosecutors in our legal practice groups. Both roles offer the opportunity to work closely with the executive leadership group, influence agency-wide initiatives and contribute meaningfully to public value. ESG provides support to the legal practice groups through the delivery of corporate services and continued digital transformation. The Governance, Planning and Communication Branch sits within the CDPP's ESG. The Governance, Performance & Planning team and the Audit, Risk & Integrity team are part of the Governance, Planning and Communication Branch. These teams work closely with key stakeholders to support the CDPP to meet the requirements of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and related policies and frameworks. These teams ensure the work of the CDPP is planned, monitored and reported with accountability and transparency. The key duties of the position include In addition to meeting the Integrated Leadership System profile of the Executive Level 1 Classification, primary outcomes and accountabilities for both roles will involve: Providing operational support and specialist advice on all aspects related to areas of responsibility in accordance with relevant legislation, policy and procedures; Overseeing the ongoing development of the governance framework and risk management framework and related policies respectively; Developing and delivering reports for key stakeholders including the governance groups, Executive Committee and Audit and Risk Committee; Providing professional secretariat services, coordination and support to key governance committees, including the Executive Committee and Audit and Risk Committee respectively; Undertaking complex problem solving and providing issues management for internal and external stakeholders; Contributing to and supporting the development and improvement of strategies, systems, procedures, policies and/or practices addressing future agency and stakeholder needs; and Working collaboratively with the Branch leadership team to deliver on broader objectives. Role specific functions Assistant Manager, Governance, Performance & Planning Counsel in relation to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and associated Rule, and Commonwealth Performance Framework; Manage and coordinate performance, planning and reporting, including delivery of the Corporate Plan, Action Plan and Annual Report; and Manage and coordinate delivery of Ministerial and parliamentary related functions (including Senate Estimates and Questions on Notice). Assistant Manager, Audit, Risk & Integrity Counsel in relation to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 and associated Rule, Commonwealth Integrity Maturity Framework, Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 and Privacy Act 1988; Conduct regular risk reviews, providing advice and reporting of risks; Promote a positive risk culture and an awareness of risk and related governance frameworks so that risk identification and mitigation are integrated across the CDPP; and Manage and coordinate the CDPP's internal audit program, including development and execution of a risk-based strategic internal audit plan, contract management of external service providers, coordinating and supporting the execution of internal audits across the CDPP and undertaking high level follow up activity.
