Senior Program Compliance Officer
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Kununurra, WA 6743 (remote options available)
Are you a compliance expert with a strategic mindset and strong attention to detail? Join Job Pathways as a Senior Program Compliance Officer and lead data-driven quality assurance across vital employment programs in the Kimberley — while also supporting capability uplift through targeted staff training.
About the Role
As a Senior Program Compliance Officer, you will oversee compliance processes, ensure contractual obligations are met, and lead internal audits across Employment Services programs. You’ll analyse datasets, produce compliance reports, manage risks, and advise staff on quality standards.
A key part of this role includes building organisational capability by delivering staff training focused on compliance, data integrity, and quality assurance practices.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with solid analytical skills and a passion for designing systems and training that support lasting community outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee compliance with CDP/RAES program contracts, providing guidance on obligations and identifying potential risks or breaches.
- Lead internal audits and quality control activities, including remittance audits, file reviews, and ECSN monitoring.
- Develop and maintain performance dashboards, datasets, and compliance tracking tools.
- Analyse data to inform reporting, drive improvement initiatives, and ensure evidence-based decision making.
- Support onboarding and compliance-related system administration for operational teams.
- Design, deliver, and coordinate staff training on compliance requirements, quality assurance processes, and the effective use of compliance systems and tools.
- Collaborate with managers and stakeholders to implement and strengthen compliance strategies across the organisation.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
1. Demonstrated understanding of Employment Services contracts and compliance requirements (CDP/RAES contracts preferred).
2. Strong knowledge of contractual compliance and funding obligations, particularly in government-funded programs.
3. Strong understanding of program governance, structured project execution and compliance auditing.
4. Proven understanding of data-driven decision making, ensuring compliance through robust analytics and reporting.
5. Experience in risk identification, impact analysis and mitigation strategies.
6. Experience in stakeholder engagement, building trusted partnerships with funding bodies, and government agencies.
7. Experience in leading and mentoring project teams in structured methodologies.
8. High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Experience delivering training or upskilling staff, particularly in compliance, systems, or quality frameworks (or willingness to develop this capability).
Preferred
1. Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, Compliance, Training & Development, or a related field.
2. PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP Certification.
What You’ll Need
- National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Willingness to travel regularly across the Kimberley, including overnight stays
Why Join Job Pathways?
- Contribute to meaningful programs that support regional employment
- Be part of a culturally responsive, values-led organisation
- Work with a passionate team driven by Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration
- Enjoy generous leave entitlements suited to the Kimberley lifestyle
- Salary packaging options to boost your take-home pay
- Annual Health and Wellbeing allowance
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to lead and shape internal staff training initiatives, supporting organisational capability and continuous improvement
How to Apply
Job Pathways is committed to creating a workplace where quality, safety, and cultural responsiveness are highly valued. We are guided by the values of Courage, Commitment, Care, and Collaboration, and we’re looking for someone who shares this commitment to excellence and community impact.
If you’re ready to use your skills to create real change, we want to hear from you! For a copy of the position description or to submit your application, email **@jobpathways.org.au
To apply, please submit:
1. A cover letter addressing the qualifications and experience outlined above, and
2. Your current resume
Please note: Applications that do not include a cover letter addressing the required experience will not be accepted.
Job Pathways reserves the right to fill the position before the closure date if a suitable candidate is identified.