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About the Role

As an Advisor, Governance and Assurance, you will contribute to the delivery of governance and assurance practices across Fair Trading. You’ll support the development and implementation of risk, compliance, privacy, information management and business continuity activities that strengthen organisational capability and reduce exposure. You will work closely with business units to help translate governance requirements into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions, ensuring governance and assurance activities are embedded in day-to-day operations rather than treated as standalone processes. This role offers the opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to a high-impact function that supports strong decision-making, accountability and performance.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and delivery of governance and assurance programs, ensuring work meets organisational and government requirements
Support the design and delivery of projects and initiatives, applying sound project management and governance practices
Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, committee papers and analysis to support decision-making and meet compliance obligations
Assist in the implementation of risk, compliance and assurance activities, contributing to improved practices and outcomes
Build effective relationships with stakeholders to support collaboration, influence outcomes and promote a strong governance culture
Monitor emerging issues, trends and policy requirements, and contribute to the development of practical solutions and improvements
Coordinate and support multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Experience supporting governance, risk, compliance or assurance activities in a complex environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate information into clear insights and recommendations
Confidence in preparing high-quality written materials including reports, briefings and presentations
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and work collaboratively across teams
Sound organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive approach, with curiosity and a willingness to learn and continuously improve.
Understand that good governance enables better outcomes - and you’re motivated to contribute to a function that is practical, proportionate and impactful.

Skills

Governance
Assurance
Risk management
Compliance
Privacy
Information management
Business continuity
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Written communication
Organisational skills
Project coordination

Location

Sydney CBD – McKell Building or Parramatta 4PSQ

Work Type

Ongoing role
Full-Time
Hybrid work available

Experience Level

Emerging governance and assurance professional

Salary/Compensations

$116,981 - 129,492 per annum plus superannuation

About the Company

NSW Fair Trading is working to ensure safe marketplaces for goods, services and homes across New South Wales.
At NSW Fair Trading, we’ve been on an exciting journey of transformation - reimagining how we deliver for the people and communities of NSW.
Through our recent organizational realignment, we’ve built a new operating model designed to put customers at the centre of everything we do, strengthen our regulatory impact, and enable our people to thrive.
We’re creating a more modern, responsive and risk‑based Fair Trading - one that understands the needs of people and businesses, embraces collaboration and innovation, and delivers better outcomes across the rental, strata, property and consumer markets we serve.
This next phase brings new and exciting opportunities to join us in shaping the new way - where you can help design smarter regulation, improve customer experiences, and make a real difference for the people of NSW.
Join us as we build a Fair Trading that’s fit for the future - one that’s customer‑centred, evidence‑driven, and proudly focused on public value.
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW.
We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform.
Come join us and influence the future of our great state.

Equal Opportunity

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability.