- Location: Canberra, ACT
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Application Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:30pm AEST
Classification
APS Level 6 ($101,657- $114,239)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period of up to 24 months)
This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for a maximum period of two (2) years. If the initial contract is for less than 2 years, it may be extended or renewed once, up to the 2 year limit.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.
Who we are
The Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission (DVSC) provides independent oversight and evidence-based advice to government on reforms to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.
The DVSC is an independent agency. We are currently physically located in Canberra, within the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under a shared service arrangement. While we transition our employment framework, the successful candidate may be on-boarded via the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and subsequently transitioned to the DVSC.
What you will do
The Corporate and Governance team is responsible for delivering enabling services that support the operation of the Commission and facilitate the Commission’s compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.
The section is responsible for managing the efficient and effective operations of the DVSC, across finance, procurement, security, property, ICT, information management, and governance. The section ensures DVSC's compliance with regulatory requirements and obligations and manages operational risk to protect the Commission’s assets and reputation. The team develops the Commission’s strategic framework, delivers on strategic objectives and strategic projects relating to enabling functions and contributes to the delivery of whole of agency priorities. The section supports efficient resource management and corporate accountability through functions such as financial management, performance reporting, parliamentary services, procurement and property management.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Officer, Governance to join the DVSC. You will operate under broad direction to coordinate enabling functions, governance frameworks, compliance processes, and assurance activities that support effective decision-making and uphold the DVSC’s integrity and accountability.
What you will bring
The occupant of this role demonstrates integrity, independence and compassion while delivering the work of the Commission and:
- Accurately interprets and applies Commonwealth Government standards, guidelines and policies to ensure DVSC remains compliant.
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Develops, implements and maintains policies, processes, and procedures that suit the DVSC context and are consistent with Commonwealth requirements.
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Provides accurate and timely advice and assistance on complex governance, internal policy and Commonwealth government policy matters to internal stakeholders.
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Supports DVSC governance committees, including Audit and Risk Committee, through the delivery of secretariat and coordination functions.
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Coordinates and contributes to corporate reporting obligations, including Corporate and Annual Reports, Senate Estimates briefing, and internal governance documentation.
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Engages with stakeholders on risk and assurance matters. Identifies risk, likelihood, consequence and mitigations and determines appropriate course of action in accordance with DVSC policy and frameworks.
Eligibility
- Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen by the completion of the recruitment process, except under exceptional circumstances.
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The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
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The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.
Security Clearance Required
Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by
11:30pm AEST on Sunday 12 July 2026.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
- Your resume (maximum three pages)
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A ‘one page pitch (no more than 650 words)’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.
You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.
You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.
Contact Officer
DVSC Recruitment at
[email protected].
Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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