Principal Advisor Governance and Government Services
Core
Provide strategic leadership, organizational influence, and business improvement for the Governance and Government Services Directorate to support Ministers, the Director-General, and senior leaders in meeting legislative obligations and delivering quality public services.
Role type
Principal Advisor (Strategy & Governance)
Builds
Strategic direction, continuous improvement systems, and high-quality ministerial/parliamentary services
Domain
Public Sector / Government Administration
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Strategic planning, business strategy development, public administration knowledge, political awareness, evidence-based analysis, stakeholder management, coaching and mentoring
Preferred skills
Governance of public entities, tertiary qualification in public policy/law/humanities/commerce
Responsibilities
Lead delivery of strategy and continuous improvement; support Ministerial and parliamentary servicing; manage Privacy and Official Information Act delivery; oversee governance of conservation entities; manage Ombudsmen enquiries and formal public complaints
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship