Risk and compliance business partner (newcastle)

The Opportunity

Newcastle Anglican have an exciting opportunity for a professional Business Partner to join the Risk & Compliance team. You will be responsible for supporting the establishment and management of a robust compliance framework across Newcastle Anglican Corporation. You will also develop, implement and continuously improve the risk management framework as well as policies and procedures across the organisation.

This is a full time permanent vacancy.

Why work for us?

• Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight (cap limit of $15,900 each FBT year).
• Meal entertainment/venue hire benefit, package up to a cap limit of $2,650 each FBT year.
• Discounted enrolment fees for all Newcastle Anglican Schools
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
• Give back to the community and the people we support.
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 800+gyms)
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program

What are we looking for?

• Design and implement compliance management processes to ensure alignment with Newcastle Anglican's unique operational and regulatory environment.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of controls to ensure legislative compliance and mitigate risks.
• Identify and document relevant compliance obligations, using a risk‐based approach to prioritise high‐risk obligations critical to Newcastle Anglican's operations.
• Identify, assess, and recommend key controls to mitigate compliance risks across the organisation, developing strategies to address potential compliance gaps proactively.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and audits, providing independent assurance of compliance practices and recommending corrective actions for non‐compliance.
• Progress Newcastle Anglican's risk maturity through ongoing reviews and updates of Risk Registers, and the risk management framework.
• Conduct regular risk assessments across Newcastle Anglican's operational and strategic areas, identifying, analysing, and evaluating potential risks, including process, system, and human‐related risks.
• Design and support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies and controls, continuously monitoring their effectiveness and making or recommending necessary adjustments.
• Work collaboratively with operational areas to conduct risk assessments, identifying compliance risks and vulnerabilities.
• Promote a risk‐aware culture by partnering with leaders to champion proactive risk management practices at all levels, supporting the development of a healthy risk culture across the organisation.
• Administer and process insurance claims below the deductible; refer claims above the deductible to brokers and insurers.
• Maintain the claims register and ensure accurate record‐keeping.
• Review claim forms, policy wordings, invoices, and payments for compliance.
• Maintain and update policy documentation, including policy wordings and certificates of currency.
• Obtain approvals for claims from the Director of Risk & Safety and elevate matters to senior management or brokers as needed.
• Communicate with impacted parties to ensure clarity around claims processes and expected timelines.
• Liaise with brokers and insurers to obtain updates and clarify claims issues.
• Provide certificates of currency in response to internal and external requests.
• Respond to insurance‐related inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Promote the use of the incident management system for documenting hazards, incidents, and risk assessments.
• Support the Quality, Risk and Safety team with ad‐hoc administrative and coordination tasks as required.

About you?

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a risk management, compliance, audit, or consulting role.
• Experience in Aged Care, NDIS, Child Youth and Family.
• Proven experience in compliance management, risk management and insurance, within the not‐for‐profit sector.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, and governance best practices across Aged Care, NDIS, Family and Community Services, Schools and Corporate Shared Services.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills, with the ability to interpret regulations and provide practical compliance solutions, with the ability to handle complex compliance requirements.
• Solid communication skills, capable