Job Description

Senior Manager Risk and Compliance – NSW Trustee and Guardian

• Ongoing full-time vacancy. 35 hours per week.
• Location: Sydney CBD. Flexible and hybrid working options available.
• Clerk Grade11/12. Base salary $ 149,739 p.a. to $ 173,174 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading.

About us

At NSW Trustee and Guardian, our purpose is to support the rights, welfare, and interests of the people of NSW. Whether we are writing a Will, acting as an executor, attorney, trustee, guardian, or financial manager, we are here for critical moments in our customers’ lives. Join our dedicated NSW Government agency and make a difference in the lives of over 50,000 people each year.

Our commitment to diversity

Our workplace reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. This includes women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTI community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the team

The Legal, Governance and Risk division provides a wide range of enabling services including legal, genealogy, governance, risk and compliance, information and privacy, and policy and performance.

About the role

The Senior Manager, Risk and Compliance provides strategic leadership in strengthening governance, risk and compliance across NSW Trustee and Guardian. Reporting to the Director, Legal, Governance and Risk, the role leads enterprise risk management, compliance and integrity frameworks, ensuring alignment with legislation, government policy and best‑practice standards. You will provide expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team, embed a strong risk and compliance culture, and oversee fraud, ethics and corruption control programs. The role drives continuous improvement through effective systems, controls and reporting, and works collaboratively with senior leaders and external bodies to enhance organisational integrity and performance.

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About you

You bring in depth knowledge of organisational governance, public sector practice, government operations, NSW Treasury policy and the legislative framework guiding NSW public sector financial management.

You have extensive experience in risk management, governance and compliance, supported by strong analytical, communication and leadership capability, and a sound understanding of contemporary risk management frameworks and operating models.

You hold tertiary qualifications and experience in governance, risk and compliance, with membership of a relevant professional body such as the Risk Management Institute of Australasia (RMIA), or equivalent experience and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Sound like you? We would love to hear from you!

What we offer

NSW Trustee and Guardian offers interesting, challenging and rewarding work that has real purpose. Other benefits of joining us include:

• work-life balance with flexible work options (working from different work locations, variable start/finish times, job sharing)
• various leave options (recreation, parental, and flex leave of up to 24 days per year)
• career development including study leave and acting opportunities
• access to Fitness Passport and employee assistance program, and annual flu vaccinations

Be part of something bigger. For more information about joining us, visit the Careers page on our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role:

• Complete the online application
• Submit a resume (maximum five pages) and brief cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role
• Answer the following targeted question (maximum one page):
  

Targeted Question: Describe when you led a team or organisation through a significant change in governance, risk or compliance practices. How did you engage others, address resistance, and sustain momentum while maintaining trust and accountability?

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Visit the  Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice applications and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing date

Applications close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 8 April 2026

For enquiries about the role, please contact Ruth Pollard, Director, Legal, Governance and Risk via email on ruth.pollard@tag.nsw.gov.au

For enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact Hina Maudarbocus, Talent Advisor on hina.maudarbocus@tag.nsw.gov.au

Please do not send your applications directly via email, LinkedIn or SEEK. Only applications submitted via the online portal will be accepted.

Please note:

• If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture via email at peopleandculture@tag.nsw.gov.au
• Offers of employment will be subject to reference checks and relevant clearances.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.