Governance Officer

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.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $94,536
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a governance officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Compliance)

Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10711NAT

Advanced Diploma of Governance, Risk and Compliance

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10862NAT

Certificate IV in Risk Management Essentials

Blended, On Campus
18 months
$2,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
10712NAT

Diploma of Risk Management and Business Continuity

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$4,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSP50122

Diploma of Government

Blended, On Campus, Online
10 - 24 months
$0 - $6,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
LGA50120

Diploma of Local Government (Corporate Services)

Blended
7 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
LGA40120

Certificate IV in Local Government

Blended, Distance, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $5,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11282NAT

Course in Community Justice Services (Justice of the Peace [Qualified])

Blended, Online
6 weeks
$385 - $485
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSBAUD412

Work within Compliance Frameworks

Online
3 months
$275
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
FNSSS00013

Business Ethics and Conduct Skill Set

Online
3 months
$850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Officer Governance Officer
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