Renewal SA is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Governance Office - Senior Advisor to manage and elevate our project governance and secretariat functions.

In this role, you’ll lead implementation and oversight of frameworks, systems, and reporting processes that uphold Renewal SA’s high standards of public sector governance and integrity. You’ll play a critical role in implementing and utilising Riskonnect, our digital platform for project management and reporting across the organisation to ensure governance activities remain streamlined and data driven. Additionally, you will be influential in optimising operations of our internal committees, fostering compliance with legislative requirements and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and support compliance with governance frameworks and public sector policy.
• Coordinate and support Renewal SA’s internal committees and subgroup operations.
• Manage corporate reporting, strategic documents, and policy registers.
• Partner with the Office of the Chief Executive to align governance and risk activities.
• Analyse project and program data to support assurance reporting and improvement.

You demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across all levels. You are highly adaptable, respond effectively to change, and bring a proactive mindset to dynamic environments. You focus on continuous improvement by identifying innovative solutions and establishing processes that strengthen governance and support Renewal SA’s ongoing success.

You will bring:

• Experience in project governance, public sector administration, or executive officer / secretariat roles.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in identifying innovative solutions, developing and maintaining policies, registers, and frameworks.
• A tertiary qualification in public administration or similar (or equivalent experience).

Our exciting portfolio of projects is growing and so is our team.

At Renewal SA, we're shaping the future of South Australia through a portfolio of significant projects, including Bowden, Southwark Grounds, Noarlunga, Seaton, Prospect and Tapangka on Franklin Street, to name a few. We are also focusing on increasing the supply of affordable and regional housing, while unlocking employment lands through industrial land releases.

Our main goals include creating sustainable communities, increasing the availability of affordable housing, accelerating housing supply in our regions, releasing land for industrial and commercial developments, and reducing carbon emissions to reach the government's target of net carbon zero by 2050.

With South Australia's largest and most diverse property portfolio, we're expanding our multidisciplinary team to deliver projects of state significance. Our people are highly skilled, passionate and driven by purpose.

If you are looking to make meaningful impact and contribute to the future of our state, this role could be for you.

• Renewal SA has a thriving culture where your growth and contributions are genuinely valued.
• Work on projects that are making a difference, with the largest, and growing property portfolio, there's no shortage of variety at Renewal SA.
• Enjoy flexibility with options including hybrid working, flexible start and finish time, compressed working weeks and more.
• Prioritise your wellbeing with access to initiatives like discounted gym memberships, counselling services and medical benefits such as free vaccinations, skin checks and more.
• Keep learning and growing with a range of professional development opportunities to support your career progression.

We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in our workplace

A diverse workforce helps us better reflect the communities we serve, brings various perspectives and drives innovation.

If you need alternative means of communication during the application process, please let us know at [email protected]

How to apply

To be part of this exciting opportunity, click 'Apply now' and complete the online application process.

Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.

Applications close 4th February 5pm.

Enquiries

Please email any queries to [email protected].