senior governance, risk & compliance business partner (aso7).

• Senior role, driving execution
• Dynamic, fast-paced culture
• 4 month contract, $70-$75/hr

Are you a seasoned GRC professional who thrives on moving beyond advisory to actively drive execution?

I am currently partnering with a key government client with an exciting short term contract opportunity for a Senior Governance, Risk & Compliance Business Partner.

This is a critical role within the People & Performance group, operating at a senior level within a complex public sector environment.

About the Opportunity:

In this role, you will step into a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will be expected to immediately lift organisational capability across governance, risk, audit, and assurance.

This role goes well beyond traditional advisory input. We are seeking a proactive, collaborative driver who can comfortably step into ambiguity, identify gaps, and maintain momentum across multiple priorities in a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive GRC Maturity: Strengthen and uplift the organisation’s GRC maturity, translating risk and compliance frameworks into practical, embedded business practices.
• Internal Audit & Assurance: Lead the development and formulation of a detailed, risk-based Internal Audit Plan for executive and board sub-committee approval.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Influence, consult, and partner with executives and senior leaders to embed clear accountability for risk, compliance, and internal controls.
• Policy & Framework Custodianship: Review, draft, and maintain robust corporate policies and procedures, ensuring strict alignment with legislative and government policy requirements (including protective security frameworks).
• Reporting & Briefings: Prepare high-level briefings, reports, and papers for executive leadership and board-level review.

Ideally you will:

• Proven Delivery Track Record: Deep, practical experience in governance, risk, and compliance within complex environments, with a proven history of personally leading or materially driving GRC uplift initiatives.
• Framework Expertise: Strong working knowledge of risk management principles aligned directly to ISO 31000.
• Executive Presence: Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Execution & Analytical Capability: Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex policy or legislation (including Freedom of Information processes) and translate them into actionable business solutions.
• Agility: The ability to determine priorities, bring structure to ambiguity, manage competing demands, and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight timeframes.

How to Apply:

Please select “Apply Now” above.

For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity, please call Sonia Charman from Randstad on 8468 8007.

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Randstad is an approved talent supplier to all levels of government. We recruit for a broad range of job types across all departments. If this role isn’t for you, view all our government job opportunities on our dedicated site: https://www.randstad.com.au/jobs/q-government/south-australia/

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