Business and Governance Manager Level 7

Reference: BH-173877


We are seeking an experienced Business and Governance Manager to join the Strategic Communications Unit for a government department based in West Perth This vital role provides strategic leadership across the unit’s financial management, governance, and business processes — supporting major government campaigns and key communication priorities.

As part of a fast-paced, dynamic team, you’ll work directly with senior leaders to manage budgets, develop business cases, oversee compliance, and improve systems to enhance operational efficiency.

This role is initially offered on a 3-month contract and sits at a Level 7.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee budget planning, financial monitoring, and reporting across the unit and major communication projects.
  • Lead business improvement initiatives and develop tools and processes that drive team productivity.
  • Provide high-level strategic advice to Directors on governance, risk, and compliance matters.
  • Coordinate preparation of business cases, memos, and responses to Parliamentary Questions and Budget Estimates.
  • Manage HR and supplier contracts, ensuring adherence to public sector standards and financial policy.
  • Foster strong cross-agency relationships and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
About You

We’re looking for a collaborative and solutions-focused leader who can confidently operate in a high-pressure environment and deliver on strategic priorities.

You will bring:
  • Proven experience providing financial and governance advice to senior executives.
  • Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication skills — written and verbal — with the ability to prepare high-quality briefings and reports.
  • A sound understanding of public sector compliance and financial frameworks.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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