Our client is a respected national professional membership body operating within a highly regulated and governance-driven environment. With a strong brand presence and a commitment to integrity, excellence and accountability, the organisation plays a critical role in supporting members and maintaining high professional standards.
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join a well-established Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit function. Reporting to the Head of Risk, Compliance & Internal Audit, this role is responsible for maintaining and strengthening the organisation’s risk and compliance frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, industry best practice and internal governance standards.
This position plays a key role in embedding a strong compliance culture, supporting risk identification and mitigation strategies, and preparing reporting for Executive Leadership and Board stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and enhance the organisation’s compliance obligations management framework
- Oversee compliance attestation processes, incident management and breach reporting
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance readiness
- Contribute to the development and implementation of risk management policies and procedures
- Identify, assess and document financial, operational, strategic and compliance risks
- Maintain and update risk registers within the GRC system
- Support risk assessments across change programs and emerging risk areas
- Assist in preparing risk and compliance reporting for Board and Executive stakeholders
- Provide advice and guidance to business leaders on risk and compliance matters
- Liaise with GRC system vendors to drive system enhancements and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support the integration of risk and compliance practices across the organisation
- 5–7 years’ experience in risk, compliance, internal audit or governance within a large or highly regulated organisation
- Experience implementing or maintaining compliance management frameworks
- Exposure to risk management systems and GRC platforms
- Degree qualified in accounting, business, risk management or commercial law
- Professional designation (e.g. CPA or equivalent) highly regarded
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail
- Confident preparing reports for senior executives and Board-level audiences
This is a highly visible role within a respected organisation, offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to governance, risk oversight and compliance culture. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in strengthening frameworks that support strategic and operational success.
How to apply:
Adam Kumaraswamy
e: akumaraswamy@sharpandcarter.com.au
