National Portrait Gallery
EL1 Governance and Risk Manager
The Governance and Risk Manager provides a vital role in managing corporate governance and risk within a tight-knit cultural institution.
About Us
The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) aspires to reflect the face of Australia. It is the place where the national story unfolds with clarity, without complacency or self satisfaction. We use portraiture to tell Australian stories and to increase understanding and appreciation of Australian people – their identity, history, culture, creativity and diversity. We are open 364 days a year, offering visitors the opportunity to view the collection and special exhibitions, and participate in a variety of cutting-edge public and educational programs. The Gallery also offers venue hire for private and corporate events and houses a popular cafe and bookstore. We recognise the great contribution from our staff in realising our mission and values; and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We’re committed to ensuring a child safe and child friendly environment, and to sustaining a safe workplace and inclusive culture. Our staff actively contribute to the wellbeing and safety of our visitors and each other.
The Position
The Governance and Risk Manager manages corporate governance and risk, and reports operationally to the Chief Operating Officer. The role manages the Governance and Risk Coordinator (APS6) and works closely with the Executive Office.
Specific Tasks
- Overseeing the preparation of the Gallery’s corporate governance framework including development, implementation and monitoring of the Corporate Plan, the Annual Report and strategic planning.
- Undertake performance reporting against the corporate governance framework to ensure the
- effective delivery of, and compliance with the Gallery’s accountability obligations and corporate goals and objectives.
- Manage enterprise risk, including updating and monitoring of the enterprise risk register and managing Comcover insurance arrangements. The role also provides support to business areas in implementation of the NPG risk framework.
- Manage the Gallery’s internal audit processes and reporting to the Audit Committee
- Manage business continuity planning, and in coordination with the Manager Facilities and Collections Manager, manage emergency management.
- Assist and provide direction to the Governance and Risk Coordinator on Board and Committee secretariat matters.
- Maintain the Gallery’s policy registers ensuring policies are reviewed and updated as required.
- Perform the role of the Fraud Control Officer and ensure the fraud prevention and control framework meets the requirements of the Commonwealth Fraud Control Guidelines 2011.
- Manages relationships with key stakeholders and requests for information, including the Board and Office of the Arts.
- Providing assistance to the Chief Operating Officer in compliance with a variety of legislative obligations.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated understanding of governance and reporting cycles in a Commonwealth Government Environment.
- Strong knowledge and experience of developing and implementing risk management frameworks and business continuity management practices consistent with best practice.
- Experience or understanding of corporate governance practices, including strategic secretariat support.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the preparation of corporate, policy and briefing documents.
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to understand strategic priorities and stakeholder expectations in a cultural environment.
- A high degree of personal integrity and accountability with a demonstrated capacity to achieve results under pressure.
Desirable Qualifications, Experience or Training
Certificate IV in Government (Fraud Control) or equivalent
Applicant information
In no more than two A4 pages, please tell us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for this job.
Email your application, a current CV and the application coversheet to hrservices@npg.gov.au by the deadline listed below.
If you need more information, please get in touch with Trent Birkett, Chief Operating Officer on (02) 6102 7190 or by email at trent.birkett@npg.gov.au.
