Job Description
Location: Canberra, ACT or Sydney, NSW
Application Closing Date: Monday 27 April at 11:30pm AEST
Classification
APS Level 6 ($101,657- $114,239)
Executive Level 1 ($130,638 - $148,889)
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.
About the Authority
The Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.
The Authority’s Board is the accountable authority, and its functions are articulated in the NZEA Act, the Chief Executive Officer leads day-to-day operations. The Minister for Industry and Innovation is the responsible Minister.
The Authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity. The Authority is expected to complete the transition to being a separate entity in the near term, at which time, all employees will transfer from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) to the Authority under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes.
Find out more by visiting https://www.netzero.gov.au/
About the Branch
The Corporate Branch is responsible for enabling the Authority’s missions through the provision of corporate and enabling services. This includes human resources, financial management, property and accommodation services, governance, risk and audit policies and services, legal services, ICT, protective security, and information management. The Branch is also responsible for supporting the Authority’s Board, Stakeholder Panel and providing Parliamentary and Cabinet functions.
As a new government entity, the Branch has responsibility for building the independent corporate systems and capabilities required to deliver these services, including off-boarding from PM&C.
About the Roles
The Governance team is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Authority’s corporate governance frameworks to support effective decision-making, accountability and compliance with Commonwealth legislative requirements.
The team leads and supports key governance functions across enterprise risk management, performance reporting, internal audit, integrity, compliance, privacy and freedom of information (FOI).
A core function of the team is coordinating the Authority’s accountability and reporting obligations, including the Corporate Plan, Annual Report and Annual Performance Statements, and supporting inputs to the Portfolio Budget Statements. The team also supports emerging climate and sustainability reporting requirements, including emissions reduction planning and Commonwealth climate disclosure.
Working closely with senior leaders, the team provides high-quality governance advice, reporting and assurance to support the Authority’s Executive and Board.
We are recruiting for multiple roles across the Governance team at the Executive Level 1 (EL1) and APS Level 6 (APS6). These roles will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks across the Authority.
For detailed information on the roles, please refer to the downloadable
Our Ideal Candidate
These roles may work across, or be aligned to, specific areas of the Governance function, including risk, performance corporate reporting, audit and assurance, and legal, privacy and integrity. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring experience in one or more of these areas, and who can apply expertise within a Commonwealth governance and accountability framework.
You will bring strong judgement, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively across a small team in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and contributing to governance frameworks that support organisational decision-making and accountability.
APS 6 Senior Advisor roles
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile of the APS 6 level, our ideal candidates will have:
Demonstrated experience working in governance, policy, legal, compliance or corporate environments
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs
Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports and briefings
Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders
Executive Level 1 Assistant Director roles
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile for these roles, Executive Level 1, our ideal candidate/s will demonstrate:
Strong understanding of APS governance frameworks, including the PGPA Act and Commonwealth accountability requirements
Experience designing implementing or managing governance, risk or performance frameworks
Experience leading or coordinating corporate reporting processes (e.g. Corporate Plan, Annual Report or performance reporting)
Ability to provide clear, strategic advice to senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Experience working in governance, policy, legal, compliance or corporate environments within the APS or a similar regulatory setting
Experience supporting risk, performance, audit, integrity or compliance frameworks
Experience contributing to corporate reporting or assurance processes
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. law, public policy, governance, business or a related discipline) will be highly regarded
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.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
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
Baseline Vetting (Protected)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Monday, 27 April 2026.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
Your resume (maximum three pages)
A ‘one page pitch’ 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
Freya Clayton on (02) 6271 5784 or freya.clayton@pmc.gov.au
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.<>
Application Closing Date: Monday 27 April at 11:30pm AEST
Classification
APS Level 6 ($101,657- $114,239)
Executive Level 1 ($130,638 - $148,889)
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.
About the Authority
The Net Zero Economy Authority Act 2024 (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.
The Authority’s Board is the accountable authority, and its functions are articulated in the NZEA Act, the Chief Executive Officer leads day-to-day operations. The Minister for Industry and Innovation is the responsible Minister.
The Authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity. The Authority is expected to complete the transition to being a separate entity in the near term, at which time, all employees will transfer from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C) to the Authority under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes.
Find out more by visiting https://www.netzero.gov.au/
About the Branch
The Corporate Branch is responsible for enabling the Authority’s missions through the provision of corporate and enabling services. This includes human resources, financial management, property and accommodation services, governance, risk and audit policies and services, legal services, ICT, protective security, and information management. The Branch is also responsible for supporting the Authority’s Board, Stakeholder Panel and providing Parliamentary and Cabinet functions.
As a new government entity, the Branch has responsibility for building the independent corporate systems and capabilities required to deliver these services, including off-boarding from PM&C.
About the Roles
The Governance team is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Authority’s corporate governance frameworks to support effective decision-making, accountability and compliance with Commonwealth legislative requirements.
The team leads and supports key governance functions across enterprise risk management, performance reporting, internal audit, integrity, compliance, privacy and freedom of information (FOI).
A core function of the team is coordinating the Authority’s accountability and reporting obligations, including the Corporate Plan, Annual Report and Annual Performance Statements, and supporting inputs to the Portfolio Budget Statements. The team also supports emerging climate and sustainability reporting requirements, including emissions reduction planning and Commonwealth climate disclosure.
Working closely with senior leaders, the team provides high-quality governance advice, reporting and assurance to support the Authority’s Executive and Board.
We are recruiting for multiple roles across the Governance team at the Executive Level 1 (EL1) and APS Level 6 (APS6). These roles will contribute to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of governance frameworks across the Authority.
For detailed information on the roles, please refer to the downloadable
Our Ideal Candidate
These roles may work across, or be aligned to, specific areas of the Governance function, including risk, performance corporate reporting, audit and assurance, and legal, privacy and integrity. We are particularly interested in candidates who bring experience in one or more of these areas, and who can apply expertise within a Commonwealth governance and accountability framework.
You will bring strong judgement, adaptability and the ability to work collaboratively across a small team in a fast-paced and evolving environment. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and contributing to governance frameworks that support organisational decision-making and accountability.
APS 6 Senior Advisor roles
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile of the APS 6 level, our ideal candidates will have:
Demonstrated experience working in governance, policy, legal, compliance or corporate environments
Strong organisational and coordination skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs
Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports and briefings
Ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders
Executive Level 1 Assistant Director roles
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile for these roles, Executive Level 1, our ideal candidate/s will demonstrate:
Strong understanding of APS governance frameworks, including the PGPA Act and Commonwealth accountability requirements
Experience designing implementing or managing governance, risk or performance frameworks
Experience leading or coordinating corporate reporting processes (e.g. Corporate Plan, Annual Report or performance reporting)
Ability to provide clear, strategic advice to senior stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Experience working in governance, policy, legal, compliance or corporate environments within the APS or a similar regulatory setting
Experience supporting risk, performance, audit, integrity or compliance frameworks
Experience contributing to corporate reporting or assurance processes
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (e.g. law, public policy, governance, business or a related discipline) will be highly regarded
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.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
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
Baseline Vetting (Protected)
How to apply
Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Monday, 27 April 2026.
As part of your application you will need to provide:
Your resume (maximum three pages)
A ‘one page pitch’ 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
Freya Clayton on (02) 6271 5784 or freya.clayton@pmc.gov.au
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.<>
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Corporate Governance Roles - Net Zero Economy Authority position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.