Job Description
Job No: 4+6++7
Work Type: Full Time or Part Time
Location: Canberra
About the role
The Office of the Director-General ensures that National Archives meets its obligations as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.
The Corporate Governance and Risk team sits within the Office of the Director-General and is responsible for corporate governance, strategic policy and planning, corporate performance and reporting, enterprise risk management, Comcover insurance, internal audit and ministerial, portfolio and parliamentary liaison. The section also provides support to a range of National Archives governance committees, including the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council, Executive Board, Audit and Risk Committee and Project Assurance Committee.
Legal and Integrity team sits within the Office of the Director-General and is responsible for legal and integrity policy, including for freedom of information, privacy, fraud and public interest disclosure. The team also coordinates legal services requests, legislative amendments and manages legal expenditure reporting requirements.
The available roles:
APS Level 6 – Manager - Corporate Governance and Risk
APS Level 6 – Manager - Legal and Integrity
EL1 – Assistant Director - Corporate Governance and Risk
EL 1 – Assistant Director - Legal and Integrity
Please refer to the s for details (roles and responsibility).
Also note, these roles are for current and expected vacancies across a number of key functions in the team and a merit pool will be established.
If you are successful through this recruitment process, you may receive an offer of employment ( non-ongoing or ongoing) or be added to the merit pool. A merit pool is open for up to 18 months, and you may receive offers for similar roles where there is alignment with the capabilities of this position. Merit pools may also be shared to other APS agencies who have a similar capability need.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline clearance level.
How to apply
Your application will need to include:
the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
your current resume (maximum 3 pages).
statement (maximum 750 words) describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2026–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.
Application close: 21 Apr 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Work Type: Full Time or Part Time
Location: Canberra
About the role
The Office of the Director-General ensures that National Archives meets its obligations as a non-corporate Commonwealth entity.
The Corporate Governance and Risk team sits within the Office of the Director-General and is responsible for corporate governance, strategic policy and planning, corporate performance and reporting, enterprise risk management, Comcover insurance, internal audit and ministerial, portfolio and parliamentary liaison. The section also provides support to a range of National Archives governance committees, including the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council, Executive Board, Audit and Risk Committee and Project Assurance Committee.
Legal and Integrity team sits within the Office of the Director-General and is responsible for legal and integrity policy, including for freedom of information, privacy, fraud and public interest disclosure. The team also coordinates legal services requests, legislative amendments and manages legal expenditure reporting requirements.
The available roles:
APS Level 6 – Manager - Corporate Governance and Risk
APS Level 6 – Manager - Legal and Integrity
EL1 – Assistant Director - Corporate Governance and Risk
EL 1 – Assistant Director - Legal and Integrity
Please refer to the s for details (roles and responsibility).
Also note, these roles are for current and expected vacancies across a number of key functions in the team and a merit pool will be established.
If you are successful through this recruitment process, you may receive an offer of employment ( non-ongoing or ongoing) or be added to the merit pool. A merit pool is open for up to 18 months, and you may receive offers for similar roles where there is alignment with the capabilities of this position. Merit pools may also be shared to other APS agencies who have a similar capability need.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the role you must be an Australian citizen. If you are selected, you will be required to successfully undergo a pre-employment check and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a Baseline clearance level.
How to apply
Your application will need to include:
the names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
your current resume (maximum 3 pages).
statement (maximum 750 words) describing how your skills, knowledge, and experience/qualifications would enable you to perform the duties of the role taking into account the “Performance Expectations” at the relevant classification and the National Archives’ Vision, Mission and Commitments as expressed in Strategy 2026–2030: Evolving National Archives and Our Values.
Application close: 21 Apr 2026 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Managers, Assistant Directors - Corporate Governance and Risk & Legal and Integrity position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs 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 Legal Jobs is a plus.
