Principal Manager, Governance (VPSG6)

at  Essential Services Commission

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Essential Services Commission
Salary: $130,673 - $174,869
Occupation: Other
Reference: VG/ESC/ESC/1796492
If you’re looking for a role in a dynamic and community-focused organisation that is making a genuine impact on the lives of all Victorians, the new role of Principal Manager, Governance position could be the right fit for you.
In this role you will lead a small team which has oversight of audit, planning, reporting, risk management, secretariat duties and some administrative functions. This newly formed team consolidates existing roles, incorporating roles specialised in governance and risk management (also at the VPS 6 level).

The role offers:

• the chance to work with and help create a highly collaborative and effective team of governance, risk and administrative professionals
• a chance for a systems-oriented individual to translate ideas into action and refine processes for enhanced efficiency.
• the opportunity to work in an organisation where good governance is valued.

The chance to be a part of the “Governance, Legal, Operations and engagement” (GLOE) leadership team and contribute to those broader initiatives to create the place that you and others enjoy working in.

ABOUT US

The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:

• making regulatory decisions with respect to prescribed industries (including price determinations, licensing, customer protection and access disputes).
• undertaking reviews and providing advice to Ministers on a range of economic and regulatory matters.
• administering the Victorian Energy Upgrades program.

Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

The role offers:

• the chance to work with and help create a highly collaborative and effective team of governance, risk and administrative professionals
• a chance for a systems-oriented individual to translate ideas into action and refine processes for enhanced efficiency.
• the opportunity to work in an organisation where good governance is valued

Responsibilities of the role include having oversight of:

• the development, implementation and adherence to governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for the commission.
• commission-wide reporting and planning activities.
• delivery the commission’s risk management and audit frameworks.
• secretariat functions to promote consistency in processes across the commission.
• processes for the form and manner of interaction between staff and commissioners