Overview
Senior Officer, Governance – Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission Jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia at Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission
Title: Senior Officer, Governance – Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission
Company: Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Who We Are
The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission (DVSC) provides independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
The DVSC is an independent agency. We are currently physically located in Canberra, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under a shared service arrangement. While we transition our employment framework, the successful candidate may be on-boarded via the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and subsequently transitioned to the DVSC.
What You Will Do
The Corporate and Governance team is responsible for delivering enabling services that support the operation of the Commission and facilitate the Commission’s compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.
The section is responsible for managing the efficient and effective operations of the DVSC, across finance, procurement, security, property, ICT, information management, and governance. The section ensures DVSC's compliance with regulatory requirements and obligations and manages operational risk to protect the Commission’s assets and reputation. The team develops the Commission’s strategic framework, delivers on strategic objectives and strategic projects relating to enabling functions and contributes to the delivery of whole of agency priorities. The section supports efficient resource management and corporate accountability through functions such as financial management, performance reporting, parliamentary services, procurement and property management.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Officer, Governance to join the DVSC. You will operate under broad direction to coordinate enabling functions, governance frameworks, compliance processes, and assurance activities that support effective decision-making and uphold the DVSC’s integrity and accountability.
What You Will Bring
The occupant of this role demonstrates integrity, independence and compassion while delivering the work of the Commission and:
- Accurately interprets and applies Commonwealth Government standards, guidelines and policies to ensure DVSC remains compliant.
- Develops, implements and maintains policies, processes, and procedures that suit the DVSC context and are consistent with Commonwealth requirements.
- Provides accurate and timely advice and assistance on complex governance, internal policy and Commonwealth government policy matters to internal stakeholders.
- Supports DVSC governance committees, including Audit and Risk Committee, through the delivery of secretariat and coordination functions.
- Coordinates and contributes to corporate reporting obligations, including Corporate and Annual Reports, Senate Estimates briefing, and internal governance documentation.
- Engages with stakeholders on risk and assurance matters. Identifies risk, likelihood, consequence and mitigations and determines appropriate course of action in accordance with DVSC policy and frameworks.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
Eligibility
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999 , employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process , except under exceptional circumstances.
- The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
- The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
How To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for, we want to hear from you! Submit an online application through the Apply link by 11:30pm AEST on Wednesday, 1 July 2026.
