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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.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Governance Officer.
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The 10711NAT 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 handle a crisis. Enquire now for the full list of graduation outcomes, study units, and enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 24 months.
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 workplace, and manage business risk. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, study units, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Governance Officer generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 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.
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
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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Here are some potential career pathways within quality assurance. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Quality Assurance
Compliance Officer
$1,250 weekly pay
Governance Coordinator
$1,730 weekly pay
Governance Officer
$1,540 weekly pay
Policy Analyst
Policy Officer
Quality Assurance Auditor
Quality Assurance Manager
$1,600 weekly pay
Quality Controller
Review Officer
Compliance Analyst
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