IT Governance Specialist

  • Australia
  • Adelaide
  • Contract
  • Negotiable

An IT Governance Specialist is sought to be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of the IT governance framework and the provision of specialist advice and guidance to stakeholders on a range of governance related matters.
The role works as part of the broader governance team to undertake a range of governance activities, establishing and/or promoting compliance with branch standards/ policies/ procedures, facilitating the identification and management of branch risks, reporting on performance and supporting the various IT governance committees.

Key Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards within a complex organisational or higher-education environment.
* Strong understanding of IT risk, compliance, and assurance practices, including familiarity with internal audit processes, regulatory obligations, and IT control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL).
* Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify governance gaps or improvement opportunities, and produce clear, actionable reports or recommendations for senior stakeholders.
* Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting governance committees, preparing high-quality documentation, and facilitating decision-making processes.

Key Qualifications
* A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.

Desirable Skills, Experience or Qualifications
* Postgraduate qualifications (e.g., Graduate Certificate or Diploma in IT Governance, Risk, or Management) would be highly regarded.
* Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in governance, compliance, or IT management disciplines.

Requirement Overview – Maternity Cover Opportunity
An IT Governance Specialist is sought to be responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of the IT governance framework and the provision of specialist advice and guidance to stakeholders on a range of governance related matters.
The role works as part of the broader governance team to undertake a range of governance activities, establishing and/or promoting compliance with branch standards/ policies/ procedures, facilitating the identification and management of branch risks, reporting on performance and supporting the various IT governance committees.

Key Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and maintaining IT governance frameworks, policies, and standards within a complex organisational or higher-education environment.
* Strong understanding of IT risk, compliance, and assurance practices, including familiarity with internal audit processes, regulatory obligations, and IT control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, COBIT, ITIL).
* Proven ability to analyse complex information, identify governance gaps or improvement opportunities, and produce clear, actionable reports or recommendations for senior stakeholders.
* Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience supporting governance committees, preparing high-quality documentation, and facilitating decision-making processes.

Key Qualifications
* A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.

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