ICT Risk & Governance Officer (APS6)

Canberra – Civic | Flexible Work Available | NV1 Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced ICT Risk & Governance Officer (APS6) to join a high performing ICT governance team supporting enterprise risk, compliance, and assurance functions within a complex government environment.

This role plays a key part in strengthening ICT risk management practices, supporting executive governance forums, and ensuring alignment with whole-of-government risk and security frameworks.

You will work closely with ICT, cyber security, and business stakeholders to coordinate risk activities, prepare governance reporting, and support continuous improvement of ICT risk processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate ICT risk management activities, including maintaining risk registers and supporting risk assessments
• Provide advice to risk owners on controls, treatments, risk acceptance, and mitigation strategies
• Prepare ICT risk reports, executive briefs, and governance papers for senior committees
• Monitor and track risk treatments, actions, and escalations
• Analyse risk trends, issues, and control effectiveness to support decision-making
• Support compliance with PGPA Act, PSPF, and ISM frameworks
• Contribute to audits, assurance activities, and governance improvements
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across ICT, cyber security, and business areas

About You

You are a capable APS6 professional with experience in risk, governance, compliance or assurance, ideally within an ICT or cyber security environment.

You bring strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex risk issues into clear, practical advice for senior stakeholders.

You are organised, proactive, and confident working in a high-trust environment with competing priorities.

Key Selection Criteria

• Risk and governance experience in complex environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience preparing governance reports and executive briefs
• Strong organisational skills and sound judgement
• Understanding of Australian Government frameworks (PGPA, PSPF, ISM)

Desirable Experience

• ICT, cyber security or enterprise risk exposure
• Experience with GRC tools or risk systems
• Exposure to audit and risk committee reporting
• Continuous improvement or process enhancement in governance functions

Why Join

This is an opportunity to work in a high-impact ICT governance environment supporting national operations, senior executive decision-making, and enterprise risk visibility across a complex organisation.

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Cristina Garcia on + 612 6151 9214 or email cgarcia@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.