Senior Analyst Governance

The role

The Senior Analyst Governance contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of APRA’s internal governance framework. The role applies governance expertise and sound judgment to support effective oversight, decision-making and accountability across APRA’s executive governance committees and internal governance processes.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, the role works collaboratively with members of the Governance team and stakeholders across APRA to provide strong governance advice, strengthen governance practices and processes, and support the effective operation of governance committees. The role contributes to broader Strategy and Governance Branch priorities as required.

The team

The Governance team sits within the Strategy and Governance branch of the Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services division (ChES). ChES supports the effective operation of APRA through a range of critical functions, including strategy and governance, corporate affairs, regulatory affairs, finance, project delivery, facilities, and people and culture. These functions are essential to the smooth operation of the organisation and enable APRA to focus on achieving its strategic objectives and fulfill its purpose. The Governance team is responsible for supporting APRA’s governance architecture, committee effectiveness and governance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of APRA’s internal governance architecture including governance frameworks, policies, processes and documentation that support effective oversight and decision-making;

• Provide governance advice to business areas and committee stakeholders to support high-quality submissions, clear decision pathways and alignment with governance standards;

• Identify any governance risks or control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements to strengthen governance integrity and effectiveness;

• Support the effective operation of APRA’s internal governance committees including coordinating forward work plans, preparing papers, providing quality assurance for meeting documentation, and monitoring actions to ensure timely completion;

• Analyse governance workflows and data to identify opportunities to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency including leveraging technology to improve practices;

• Maintain accurate and compliant governance records and systems, ensuring information is accessible, secure and managed in accordance with information governance requirements;

• Apply strong judgment in managing competing priorities and sensitive issues to ensure governance processes operate efficiently and in accordance with established frameworks;

• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across APRA, responding to governance-related enquiries and facilitating the timely resolution of issues; and

• Contribute to cross-branch and organisational initiatives that strengthen enterprise governance capability and continuous improvement.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, board or committee governance environments, with the ability to apply governance principles in a complex organisational context;

• Sound understanding of governance frameworks, accountability structures and decision-making processes, and the ability to exercise professional judgment in applying them;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to identify governance risks and make recommendations for improvements;

• Excellent written communication skills with experience preparing clear, accurate and professional documentation for senior stakeholders;

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple governance activities and deadlines in a dynamic environment;

• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse functions and levels of seniority;

• High level of discretion and maturity in handling sensitive and confidential information;

• Commitment to continuous improvement and effective use of digital tools to enhance governance operations;

• Experience with board management systems and knowledge of corporate governance principles; and

• Professional membership of the Governance Institute of Australia (or equivalent experience) is highly regarded.

To work with us, you need to be an Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government Security clearance.

About APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors.

In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility.

Why Work for APRA

We recognise the skills, experience and commitment that our staff bring to their professional lives, and we seek to reward them accordingly. We also recognise that for our staff to be able to perform at their best, we need to ensure that they are able to bring their best selves to work. Our commitment to wellbeing is having engaged people supported by resilient leaders within a values-aligned culture.

At APRA, we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements.