Governance Officer Courses
A Governance Officer ensures compliance, conducts audits, adheres to policies, and communicates effectively across departments in a team setting.
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How do I become a Governance Officer
Get qualified to work as a Governance Officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
BSB50120
Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Ensure your company (or department) complies with quality standards and government regulations with the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Compliance). This nationally recognised diploma will teach you how to interpret compliance requirements, then evaluate and review your organisation’s existing systems. You’ll gain a wide range of skills (critical thinking, managing business resources, advanced communication, operational planning) and graduate with the ability to carry out a quality audit, ensure a safe work...
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Duration
12 months - 18 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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11143NAT
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The 11143NAT Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance is for company directors, committee members, and senior executives in charge of the organisation’s corporate risk and compliance. This award winning course is completely self-paced and you’ll graduate with an arsenal of hands-on skills. The course will teach you how to conduct leadership reviews, develop a strategic plan, review the organisation’s policy framework, conduct a compliance health check, and evaluate the organisation’s ability to...
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Blended, On Campus
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10862NAT
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The 10862NAT Certificate IV in Risk Management Essentials is a nationally recognised qualification that will teach you to manage risk in any context. During this self-paced course you’ll learn how to respond to the findings of a risk management audit and then integrate risk management practices into your organisation’s management and operations. The course also covers: research and analysis, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management principles. Enquire now for the full list of study units, ...
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Blended, On Campus
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10712NAT
Study mode
Blended, On Campus
The 10712NAT Diploma of Risk Management and Business Continuity will teach you how to undertake enterprise risk management and develop business continuity strategies. It’s a self-paced course delivered by industry professionals, who will work with you as you develop organisational risk controls for fraud, procurement, systemised WHS, and major projects. Enquire now for the full range of delivery methods, study units, and enrolment opportunities.
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How much does a Governance Officer earn?
In Australia, a full time Governance Officer generally earns $1,818 per week ($94,536 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Governance Officer?
This industry is likely to experience strong growth in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 31,600 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Governance Officer. Governance Officers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Governance Officer?
An Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Governance Officer. This course will give you the skills to take on a range of risk and compliance roles. You’ll cover topics including conducting leadership reviews, developing a strategic plan, reviewing an organisation’s policy framework, conducting a compliance health check and evaluating an organisation’s ability to handle a crisis. A Diploma of Business (Compliance) may also be suitable.
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A Governance Officer ensures an organisation is meeting all compliance regulations. You might carry out checks and audits to make sure policies and procedures are being adhered to. Governance Officers may work in a particular department or perform their duties across a range of business units.
Governance Officers require excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities. You’ll need to be able to follow correct procedures and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders. Governance Officers must have strong time management skills and enjoy working as part of a larger team.
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