Governance Lead/Manager | ADELAIDE | Engineering

Governance Lead/Manager | ADELAIDE | Engineering

Company: Aptus Location: Melbourne VIC (Relocation to Adelaide required) Work Type: Full-time Salary: $180,000 – $220,000+ Super + Relocation - ADELAIDE

This is an Adelaide-based role, open to individuals in Melbourne and interstate who are willing to relocate to Adelaide for a significant infrastructure program. Relocation assistance is available for the suitable candidate.

On Offer:

• $180,000 - $220,000 + superannuation
• 9-day fortnight
• Adelaide CBD office with access to world-class facilities
• A pivotal leadership role
• Long-term, secure program with significant career progression opportunities
• Highly collaborative environment supporting ongoing professional development

About the Role: An opportunity exists for a process-driven professional to assume a critical management position within a major national asset development program. This role is responsible for establishing, embedding, and maintaining robust engineering governance frameworks, technical authority systems, and process controls. This is a sophisticated, high-profile position for someone who thrives on structure, compliance, and driving technical excellence across large-scale, complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Frameworks: Create, implement, and maintain strict engineering governance processes and assurance frameworks across the program.
• Document Control & Authority: Author, develop, and maintain the master Engineering Manual, alongside managing the Delegated Authorities and Authorised Persons Register.
• Committee Leadership: Manage the Engineering Authority Committee, acting as Committee Secretary and ensuring all design change requests follow the correct approval pathways.
• Compliance & Capability: Ensure all internal personnel, consultants, and external contractors meet rigorous Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) standards.
• Stakeholder & Reporting: Prepare high-level governance documentation, technical reports, and committee papers for executive review.

Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (Engineering project exposure/background will be looked upon favourably – other disciplines will be considered).
• Proven experience operating within a formal engineering governance framework, ideally within highly regulated/governed or complex infrastructure settings.
• Exceptional administrative and organizational capability, with a meticulous eye for detail, process optimization, and risk mitigation.
• A sophisticated communicator who can liaise seamlessly between technical engineering teams and corporate governance functions.
• Security & Eligibility: Australian Citizenship is mandatory. Due to the sensitive nature of this program, candidates must hold or be fully eligible to obtain and maintain a high-level federal government security clearance.

To Apply: This Adelaide-based role requires a project-focused professional who enjoys being in the office and steering high-stakes corporate governance. Please submit your current CV. All relevant candidates will be contacted promptly for a confidential discussion.

Contact: Ian Willett ia•@aptus.com.au 04•• ••• 345